Brilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.
Feel-good and uplifting. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Max.
No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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Dead Poets Society (1989)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measuredAn inspiring teacher encourages students to defy rigid tradition and find their own voices, stirring both joy and sorrow.
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measuredAn earnest father and son face homelessness while he pursues a life-changing, uplifting career.
12 Angry Men (1957)Tense · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measuredTwelve jurors wrestle with their consciences, debating a young man's fate in a tense, gritty chamber drama.
Lion (2016)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measuredA lost boy's journey from Calcutta to Australia becomes a man's earnest search for his first home.
The Good Doctor (2017)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measuredAn autistic surgeon with savant syndrome navigates hospital politics while saving lives with his extraordinary medical gifts.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)Earnest · family watch · emotionally heavy · measuredA determined Malawian boy builds a wind turbine to save his village from famine, against all odds.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)Dry wit · melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavyA shy freshman navigates the pangs of first love and friendship with witty, melancholic earnestness.Hidden Figures is on our Tweens (10 to 12), Space, True stories, Family night and Comfort watches lists.
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