The Birth of a Nation
“The Untold Story of Nat Turner”
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
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Where is The Birth of a Nation streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation is a 2016 English-language drama film directed by Nate Parker. The cast is led by Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Birth of a Nation was produced by Tiny Giant Entertainment, Bron Studios, and Mandalay Pictures and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on September 9, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nate Parker
- Writers
- Jean McGianni Celestin, Nate Parker
- Release date
- September 9, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Tiny Giant Entertainment, Bron Studios, Mandalay Pictures
The Birth of a Nation cast & crew
The Birth of a Nation was directed by Nate Parker and written by Jean McGianni Celestin and Nate Parker.
The cast features Nate Parker as Nat Turner, Armie Hammer as Samuel Turner, Aja Naomi King as Cherry, Jackie Earle Haley as Raymond Cobb, Penelope Ann Miller as Elizabeth Turner, and Gabrielle Union as Esther.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Jackman, cinematography is by Elliot Davis, and it was produced by Michael Novogratz and Jason Michael Berman.
Is The Birth of a Nation worth watching?
The Birth of a Nation holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 574 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Birth of a Nation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Birth of a Nation
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Cast of The Birth of a Nation
Nate Parker
Nat Turner
Armie Hammer
Samuel Turner
Aja Naomi King
Cherry
Jackie Earle Haley
Raymond Cobb
Penelope Ann Miller
Elizabeth Turner
Gabrielle Union
Esther
Mark Boone Junior
Reverend Zalthall
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Nancy Turner
Dwight Henry
Isaac Turner
Esther Scott
Bridget Turner
Roger Guenveur Smith
Isaiah
Jeryl Prescott
Janice
The Birth of a Nation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation in United States?
The Birth of a Nation is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Birth of a Nation in?
The Birth of a Nation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Birth of a Nation rated?
The Birth of a Nation is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 574 ratings.
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