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The Underground Railroad

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20212021
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 9h 53m
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The Underground Railroad (2021)
A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.
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A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,169
490
  • Stars
    • Thuso Mbedu
    • Chase Dillon
    • Joel Edgerton
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  • Stars
    • Thuso Mbedu
    • Chase Dillon
    • Joel Edgerton
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    • 144User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 13 wins & 65 nominations total

    Episodes10

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    1 Season
    2021

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    Thuso Mbedu at an event for 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards (2022)

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    Thuso Mbedu
    Thuso Mbedu
    • Coraas Cora
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Chase Dillon
    Chase Dillon
    • Homeras Homer
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Ridgewayas Ridgeway
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Aaron Pierre
    Aaron Pierre
    • Caesaras Caesar
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Sheila Atim
    Sheila Atim
    • Mabelas Mabel
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Ridgeway Senioras Ridgeway Senior
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    William Jackson Harper
    William Jackson Harper
    • Royalas Royal
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Jeff Pope
    Jeff Pope
    • Connellyas Connelly
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Lucius Baston
    Lucius Baston
    • Pridefulas Prideful
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Marcus Gladney Jr.
    Marcus Gladney Jr.
    • Ellisas Ellis
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Kraig Dane
    Kraig Dane
    • Bosemanas Boseman
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Kylee D. Allen
    Kylee D. Allen
    • Mollyas Molly
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Ryan James
    Ryan James
    • Redas Red
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Mychal-Bella Bowman
    Mychal-Bella Bowman
    • Graceas Grace
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Luray Cooper
    Luray Cooper
    • Jockeyas Jockey
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Trevor David
    Trevor David
    • Samsonas Samson
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Monique Grant
    Monique Grant
    • Agnesas Agnes
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Sherry Richards
    Sherry Richards
    • Ruthas Ruth
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
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    Storyline

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    A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.
    • slavery
    • pulitzer prize source
    • period drama
    • costume drama history
    • timeframe 19th century
    • 9 more
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      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The "Underground Railroad" as a train itself/a railroad had never really existed. That name describes a network of secret routes and safe houses during the 19th century across the United States, which helped enslaved African Americans to escape, primarily to Northern States and Canada.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Joel Edgerton/Edward-Isaac Dovere (2021)

    User reviews144

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The Pilot is really good !
    This review is only on the pilot (For now). It's a very good surprise frankly, it's very good and realistic at times when we could look away. The story is set up easily and makes you want to see the rest. I must also note that the costumes, sets and more generally the plans are magnificent. Go see this pilot to give you an opinion you will not regret!
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    • May 14, 2021

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    • My kids are studying "The Underground Railroad". Would this be a good movie to watch? Language, Violence, Sex, Nudity. Please advise, thank you. I know it is rated R, but why is it rated R
    • I realize the series is based on a book. Is this series based on factual people or stories?

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Підземна залізниця
    • Filming locations
      • Dawsonville, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Big Indie Pictures
      • PASTEL
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      9 hours 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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