The Great Debaters

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

20072h 6m7.3(745 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.

The Great Debaters (2007) is a drama film directed by Denzel Washington. It stars Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, and Nate Parker. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 745 votes.

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Director

Denzel Washington

Cast

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

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Where can I watch The Great Debaters?

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Who stars in The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters stars Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and was directed by Denzel Washington.

How long is The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.

When did The Great Debaters come out?

The Great Debaters was released in 2007.

What genre is The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters is a drama film.

Is The Great Debaters worth watching?

The Great Debaters holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.