Hidden Figures (2016)

Plot Summary

While the United States was competing with Russia to put man into space, NASA found a trio of women experienced in the field of mathematics and they became the brains behind the gigantic operation. In doing so, Dorothy, Mary and Katherine expose the racial barriers that hinder their lives, becoming true role models of their time. The film balances drama with moments of comedy, intelligent dialogue and a great cast highlighted by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (2017)

Oscar 2017

Nominated

Best Adapted Screenplay

Allison Schroeder Theodore Melfi

Oscar 2017

Nominated

Best Motion Picture of the Year

Peter Chernin Donna Gigliotti Theodore Melfi Jenno Topping Pharrell Williams

Golden Globes, USA (2017)

Golden Globe 2017

Nominated

Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Hans Zimmer Pharrell Williams Benjamin Wallfisch

BAFTA Awards (2017)

BAFTA Film Award 2017

Nominated

Best Screenplay (Adapted)

Theodore Melfi Allison Schroeder

Teen Choice Awards (2017)

Teen Choice Award 2017

Nominated

Choice Movie: Drama