Hidden Figures (2016)

Drama History Directed by Theodore Melfi
→ Influenced 2 films ← Inspired by 3 films

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

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Films that influenced Hidden Figures

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Films inspired by Hidden Figures

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Influenced By

  1. The Imitation Game (2014)
    "This movie tells the true story of African-American female mathematicians at NASA who played crucial roles during the early years of the U.S. space program. Similar to "The Imitation Game," it highlights unsung heroes whose intellectual contributions were pivotal in historical events." 6 Best Historical Drama Movies Like The Imitation Game - Magical Assam Magical Assam Staff Magical Assam
  2. Suffragette (2015)
    "This historical drama focuses on the British women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women fighting for their right to vote." 12 Best Movies Like Hidden Figure Lilyanne Rice StylesRant
  3. The Help (2011)
    "Set in the 1960s, this film portrays the lives of African-American maids working for white households in Mississippi during the civil rights movement, highlighting their struggles and the racism they faced." Screenbeasts source

Influenced

  1. On the Basis of Sex (2018)
    "This biographical drama chronicles the early career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she fights for gender equality. The film portrays her journey as she takes on a groundbreaking case that would shape the future of gender politics." 5 Movies Like Hidden Figures Rindx
  2. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)
    "This biographical drama tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cancer cells were used without her knowledge to create the first immortal human cell line, leading to significant medical breakthroughs." Equityatlas source

Hidden Figures (2016), directed by Theodore Melfi, was inspired by 3 earlier films — including The Imitation Game, Suffragette, and The Help — and has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as On the Basis of Sex and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Check out the citations below.