The Birth of a Nation
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
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Frequently asked questions about The Birth of a Nation
Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation in the United States?
The Birth of a Nation is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 6.6 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 55 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation stars Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King, Jackie Earle Haley, and Penelope Ann Miller. Nate Parker is the director.
How long is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation runs 2h (120 minutes).
When did The Birth of a Nation come out?
The Birth of a Nation was released on September 9, 2016.
Which studio made The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation was produced by Tiny Giant Entertainment, Bron Studios, and Mandalay Pictures in Canada and the United States.
What was the budget for The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation was made on a budget of $8,500,000.
How much did The Birth of a Nation make at the box office?
The Birth of a Nation grossed $15,861,566 worldwide, against a budget of $8,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.