The Hate U Give (2018)

Two worlds. One voice. No going back.

The Hate U Give (2018) poster

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.

Director: George Tillman Jr.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dustin O'Halloran
Cinematography: Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Editing: Craig Hayes, Alex Blatt
Production: Temple Hill Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $23M
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: en

Themes

Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Social Commentary and Reflection, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest

Keywords

high school, based on novel or book, trauma, protest, riot, teenage girl, racism, police officer, blunt, preparatory school, racial profiling, generation z, based on young adult novel

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hate U Give about?
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.
Who directed The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give was directed by George Tillman Jr..
Who stars in The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give stars Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Common, Anthony Mackie.
How long is The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
What genre is The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give is a Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give had a budget of $23M.
How much did The Hate U Give gross?
The Hate U Give grossed $35M worldwide.
Where was The Hate U Give produced?
The Hate U Give was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Hate U Give?
The themes of The Hate U Give include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Social Commentary and Reflection, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest.