Hidden Figures Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do.

Last modified: Jun. 10, 2017

Hidden Figures

Release Date: Sunday, December 25, 2016 Oscar Run Friday, January 6, 2017 Theaters

NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughn (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) work together to help launch astronaut John Glenn into outer space.

Director: Ted Melfi

Starring: Taraji P. Henson • Kirsten Dunst • Octavia Spencer • Janelle Monae • Kevin Costner

PG Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Hidden Figures is the incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

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Who stars in Hidden Figures – Cast List

Taraji P. Henson
... Katherine Johnson

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Kirsten Dunst
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Octavia Spencer
... Dorothy Vaughan

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Janelle Monae
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Glen Powell
... John Glenn

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Mahershala Ali
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Aldis Hodge
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Who is making Hidden Figures – Crew List

A look at Hidden Figures behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ted Melfi last helmed Going in Style and St. Vincent. The film's writer Allison Schroeder last penned A Minecraft Movie and Heart of Stone.

Director: Ted Melfi
Screenwriter: Allison Schroeder
Producers: Peter Chernin
Donna Gigliotti
Ted Melfi
Jenno Topping
Pharrell Williams

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Chernin Entertainment
Fox 2000 Pictures

Production – What we know about the Hidden Figures

Key Facts

Based on Margot Lee Shetterly's book, “Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race,” published by HarperCollins.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2016

Completed

Changed Hidden Figures movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2016

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Sep 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and some language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Meet the women you don't know, behind the mission you do.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Hidden Figures Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Theatrical Trailer

Hidden Figures Release Date: When was the film released?

Hidden Figures was released in Oscar Run on Sunday, December 25 , 2016. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Fences, Toni Erdmann and Live by Night.

Hidden Figures DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Hidden Figures is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sunday, April 11, 2017. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Hidden Figures today on Amazon.

Hidden Figures Digital Release Date

Hidden Figures is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Monday, March 27, 2017. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.