Harriet
“Be free or die”
Synopsis
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-23
Top Cast
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Cynthia Erivo
Harriet Tubman
Leslie Odom Jr.
William Still
Janelle Monáe
Marie Buchanon
Clarke Peters
Ben Ross
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Rit Ross
Omar J. Dorsey
Bigger Long
Henry Hunter Hall
Walter
Joseph Lee Anderson
Robert Ross
Antonio J Bell
Henry Ross
Zackary Momoh
John Tubman
Alexis Louder
Jane
Aria Brooks
Anger (8)
Joe Alwyn
Gideon Brodess
Tim Guinee
Thomas Garrett
Nick Basta
Foxx
CJ McBath
Junyah Ross
Frank Riley III
Joe
Daphne Maxwell Reid
Miz Lucy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 14, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 1, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasi Lemmons
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory Allen Howard, Kasi Lemmons
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Harriet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Production Studios
- Stay Gold Features, Martin Chase Productions, Perfect World Pictures, Focus Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kasi Lemmons
Gregory Allen Howard, Kasi Lemmons
Terence Blanchard
John Toll
Wyatt Smith
Josh McLaughlin, John Watson, Pen Densham, Shea Kammer, Charles D. King
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel W. Barringer
Stunt Coordinator
Gregory Allen Howard
Screenplay
Charles D. King
Producer
Debra Martin Chase
Producer
Gregory Allen Howard
Producer
Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Producer
Kim Roth
Producer
Kasi Lemmons
Director
John Toll
Director of Photography
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Wyatt Smith
Editor
Warren Alan Young
Production Design
Kasi Lemmons
Screenplay
Paul Tazewell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harriet
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What is Harriet about?
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Who directed Harriet?
Harriet was directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Who stars in Harriet?
The principal cast of Harriet includes Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, Clarke Peters, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
When was Harriet released and how long is it?
Harriet was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Harriet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harriet was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harriet?
Harriet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).