

Emancipation
2022-12-02 · 132 min · ★ 7.7
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
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- Directors
- Antoine Fuqua
- Production companies
- Westbrook, McFarland Entertainment, Escape Artists, Apple Studios
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Will SmithPeter
Ben FosterJim Fassel
Charmaine BingwaDodienne
Ronnie Gene BlevinsHarrington
Aaron MotenKnowls
Jabbar LewisTomas
Michael LuwoyeJohn
Steven OggHoward
Grant HarveyLeeds
Mustafa ShakirLt. Andrew Cailloux
Paul Ben-VictorMajor G. Halstead
David DenmanGeneral William Dwight
Jesse C. BoydMike Hurley
Imani PullumBetsy
Jeremiah FriedlanderScipion
Jordyn McIntoshLaurette
Austin AlexanderTrapp
Britton WebbBijouxTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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