The Great Debaters · LeviOsa

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The Great Debaters · LeviOsa

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2007·PG-13

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

Drama2h 6m

🍅80%

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80%

Tomatometer

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86%

Popcornmeter

7.3

TMDB

Storyline

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.

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Details

DirectorDenzel Washington

ReleasedDec 25, 2007

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$15M

Revenue

$30.2M

Parental guidePG-13US

Studios

Marshall Production

The Weinstein CompanyHarpo Films

Cast

Denzel Whitaker

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer

Trenton McClain Boyd

Nathaniel Farmer

Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery

Deputy

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Angel Studios

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Amazon Video

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Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

6 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“A wonderful cast and top-notch script elevate The Great Debaters beyond a familiar formula for a touching, uplifting drama.”

80% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Amy Nicholson

RTI.E. WeeklyJan 29, 2008

Despite its transparent manipulations, the film is more decent than it deserves to be, particularly when the kids step up to the podium and get passionate

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Glenn Kenny

RTPremiere MagazineJan 4, 2008

It's terrifically acted, pretty much a given with this cast.

J

Joe Morgenstern

RTWall Street JournalJan 3, 2008

As for Mr. Parker and Ms. Smollett, there's no debating what awaits them -- stardom, very soon.

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Sean Axmaker

RTStream on DemandApr 6, 2024

It’s an inspirational tale of triumph over adversity that plays the debate competition like an underdog sports movie, complete with the cheering crowds celebrating each win, and the plotting of their road to victory is too neatly designed.

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Information

Title

The Great Debaters

Released

Dec 25, 2007

Rated

PG-13

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

2h 6m

Status

Released

Studios

Marshall Production, The Weinstein Company

Something the Lord Made