The Underground Railroad (2021)

Plot Summary

A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.

Release Date

Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Certification

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Awards

Golden Globes, USA (2022)

Golden Globe 2022

Winner

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Primetime Emmy Awards (2021)

Primetime Emmy 2021

Nominated

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Barry Jenkins Adele Romanski Mark Ceryak Brad Pitt Dede Gardner Jeremy Kleiner Colson Whitehead Richard Heus Jacqueline Hoyt Richleigh Heagh

Primetime Emmy 2021

Nominated

Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)

Nicholas Britell

Primetime Emmy 2021

Nominated

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special

Onnalee Blank Chris Kahwaty Katy Wood Bryan Parker Jay Jennings Harry Cohen Luke Gibleon Pietu Korhonen John Finklea Heikki Kossi

Primetime Emmy 2021

Nominated

Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Francine Maisler Meagan Lewis

Primetime Emmy 2021

Nominated

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Onnalee Blank Mathew Waters Joe White Kari Vähäkuopus

Primetime Emmy 2021

Nominated

Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

James Laxton