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The Hate U Give

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97% Tomatometer 225 Reviews 81% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up for what's right.
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Led by a breakout turn from Amandla Stenberg, the hard-hitting The Hate U Give emphatically proves the YA genre has room for much more than magic and romance.

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Cate Young Bitch Media Mar 6, 2019
Throughout ( ... ) Starr's choices are rooted in her desire to maintain her dual identities. She stifles righteous rage and ignores threats ( ... ) in order to ( ... ) survive. Go to Full Review Stephen Romei The Australian Feb 8, 2019
4/5
It has a long way to go and every minute of it is worth watching. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au Jan 31, 2019
3.5/5
The Hate U Give features a strong and incredibly moving performance from Amandla Stenberg, who never holds anything back from the audience and never overplays a moment. She's a star in the making. Go to Full Review Maia Rose But Why Tho? Jan 21, 2023
10/10
[The Hate U Give] is a faithful adaptation of a powerful book that will hopefully make you want to change the world. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 21, 2022
4/5
George Tillman Jr. works with a lot of moving parts and manages them with an able hand. Go to Full Review David Reddish Queerty Mar 20, 2022
4/4
The Hate U Give isnt always an easy pill to swallow by design: Tillman and Wells want to start a conversation. They succeed in their intentions, creating one of the best films of the past decade, and a showcase for Stenberg. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom M @RqtUvxOCE Aug 11, 2026 When watching this movie i enjoyed all the crowded scenes, as it shows great coordination from all the actors and showed that lots of effort was put into the production of this film. See more Maxsuel S @Maxine191 Jun 5, 2026 Muito admirável e profundo,por mais que tenha certos momentos que eu me pergunto,o porquê aconteceu,esse filme realmente tem potencial para ser lembrado como uma mensagem mais profunda,Uma boa atuação do elenco e um cenário realista,Recomendo muito. See more DARREN A C @RT66208181 May 5, 2026 This movie sucks in my opinion Starr whole plot is she's against racism but almost the whole movie she gives off a racist vibe and this film could of done better the cop didn't kill Khalil because he was black like the film tries to tell you but its night and there was a shooting nearby and you pulled someone over and they reach in their car it's most likely a gun and your not going to shoot for your safety. Terrible plot, terrible acting, whole movie is terrible DON'T WATCH THIS MOVIE IT IS A WASTE OF YOUR TIME See more Michael P @TheeMichael-jai Mar 13, 2026 Even with all the dated references, the story's impact is much stronger and harder to swallow. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Feb 24, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more J K @RT17631092 Oct 29, 2025 Shockingly dated already. See more Read all reviews
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George Tillman Jr.

Director

Amandla Stenberg

Starr Carter

Regina Hall

Lisa Carter

Russell Hornsby

Maverick Carter

K.J. Apa

Chris

Anthony Mackie

King

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Synopsis Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up for what's right.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr., Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey
Screenwriter
Audrey Wells
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Fox 2000 Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, State Street Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Drug Material|Mature Thematic Elements|Some Violent Content)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 19, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 8, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.6M
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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