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The Great Debaters

2007•2h 6m•7.3/10
  • Drama

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

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.

Top 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

Details

Director
Denzel Washington
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$30,226,144
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Status
Released

Where to Watch

Streaming availability in the US.

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