The Birth of a Nation

The Untold Story of Nat Turner

20162h 0m6.6(585 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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.

The Birth of a Nation (2016) is a drama film directed by Nate Parker. It stars Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, and Aja Naomi King. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 585 votes.

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Director

Nate Parker

Cast

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

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Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation?

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Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation stars Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, and Jackie Earle Haley, and was directed by Nate Parker.

How long is The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 2 hours.

When did The Birth of a Nation come out?

The Birth of a Nation was released in 2016.

What genre is The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation is a drama film.

Is The Birth of a Nation worth watching?

The Birth of a Nation holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.