The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

7.2 /10 685 votes
December 25, 2007 2h 6m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Denzel Washington
Writers Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele
Studio Marshall Production
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN
Budget $15,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Denzel Whitaker

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer

Trenton McClain Boyd

Nathaniel Farmer

Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery

Deputy

Frequently Asked Questions

The Great Debaters was released on December 25, 2007.

The runtime of The Great Debaters is 2h 6m.

The Great Debaters is a Drama movie.

The Great Debaters has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Great Debaters is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Great Debaters was directed by Denzel Washington.

The main cast of The Great Debaters includes Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker.

The Great Debaters is originally in English.