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The Hate U Give
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The Hate U Give

2018 · 133 min Crime Drama
8.1 / 10 · TMDB

Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her unarmed best friend, she's torn between her two very different worlds as she tries to speak her truth.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: George Tillman Jr.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg

Starr Carter

Regina Hall

Regina Hall

Lisa Carter

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Maverick Carter

KJ Apa

KJ Apa

Chris Bryant

Common

Common

Uncle Carlos

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

King

Algee Smith

Algee Smith

Khalil Harris

Lamar Johnson

Lamar Johnson

Seven Carter

Issa Rae

Issa Rae

April Ofrah

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter

Hailey Grant

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