The Hate U Give (2018)
A young woman navigates two starkly different worlds while seeking justice after a devastating event.
Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her unarmed best friend, she's torn between her two very different worlds as she tries to speak her truth.
How intense is The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Hate U Give feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Hate U Give
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Is The Hate U Give for you?
Is The Hate U Give scary?
Only a little. The Hate U Give has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Hate U Give gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Hate U Give sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Hate U Give OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give runs 2h 13m.
Where can I stream The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give is streaming on Starz.
Does The Hate U Give have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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