The Great Debaters

Name: The Great Debaters
Released: 2007-12-25
Rating: 7.274

7.3/10 (743)

·2007· 126 min

Director: Denzel Washington

"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.

Where to Watch

Angel Studios

MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel

Trailer

Cast

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer

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Trenton McClain Boyd

Nathaniel Farmer

Ritchie Montgomery

Deputy

In brief

The Great Debaters (2007) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 743 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 6min. You can stream it on: Angel Studios, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Debaters online?

The Great Debaters is available on the following streaming services: Angel Studios, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters runs 126 minutes (2h 6min).

What rating does The Great Debaters have?

The Great Debaters has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 743 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Great Debaters from?

The Great Debaters was released in 2007.