The Great Debaters
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A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
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Available to rent or buy
United States
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Not Available | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | STARZ, Rakuten, Netflix with Ads, Netflix | ✅ |
| Australia | Stan | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:45 AM, 05/18/2025 PST
More Information on The Great Debaters
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. The Great Debaters featuring Denzel Whitaker and Denzel Washington is streaming with subscription on Philo, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 2 others. It's a drama and romance movie.
Director
Denzel Washington
James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Whitaker
Henry Lowe
Nate Parker
Samantha Booke
Jurnee Smollett
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Forest Whitaker
Pearl Farmer
Kimberly Elise
Hamilton Burgess
Jermaine Williams
Ruth Tolson
Gina Ravera
Sheriff Dozier
John Heard
Helen Farmer
Devyn A. Tyler
Nathaniel Farmer
Trenton McClain Boyd
Deputy
Ritchie Montgomery
Pig Owner
Jackson Walker
Pig Farmer
Tim Parati
Dunbar Reed
Robert X. Golphin
Harland Osbourne
Justice Leak
Harvard Debater #1
Glen Powell
Harvard Debater #2
Brad Watkins
Harvard Dean
Brian Smiar
Wilson
Damien Leake
Producer
Joe Roth
Producer
Kate Forte
Producer
Oprah Winfrey
Producer
Todd Black
Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Writer
Robert Eisele
Composer
James Newton Howard
Composer
Peter Golub
Ratings & Reviews
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