The Birth of a Nation (2016)
English biographical film directed by Nate Parker
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m 110 min
- Released
- 7 October 2016
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 7 October 2016. It is directed by Nate Parker and stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Nate Parker and Armie Hammer.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Nate Parker
- Cast
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Junior, Colman Domingo, Dwight Henry, Aja Naomi King, Esther Scott, Roger Guenveur Smith, Gabrielle Union, Penelope Ann Miller, Jackie Earle Haley
- Cinematography
- Elliot Davis
- Editing
- Steven Rosenblum
- Music
- Henry Jackman
- Written by
- Nate Parker
- Produced by
- Nate Parker, Preston Holmes, Jason Michael Berman
- Distribution
- Searchlight Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $8 million
- Awards
- Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award; Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic
- Set in
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 7 October 2016
- First shown
- 25 January 2016 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.
When did The Birth of a Nation release?
The Birth of a Nation released on 7 October 2016.
Who directed The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation is directed by Nate Parker.
Who is in the cast of The Birth of a Nation?
The cast of The Birth of a Nation includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Junior, Colman Domingo and Dwight Henry.
Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation online?
The Birth of a Nation streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of The Birth of a Nation?
The budget of The Birth of a Nation is reported as $8 million.
What is The Birth of a Nation rated in the US?
The Birth of a Nation is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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