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Our Friend, Martin

MOVIE • 1999

Our Friend, Martin

A Magical Movie Adventure Inspired by the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 14
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Top Cast

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Mr. Harris (voice)

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Miles' Mom (voice)

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Randy (voice)

Theodore Borders

Theodore Borders

Martin at Age 12 (voice)

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Martin at Age 26 (voice)

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Jessica Garcia

Maria (voice)

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Train Conductor (voice)

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Mrs. Peck (voice)

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Turner (voice)

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Daddy King (voice)

Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd

Mrs. Dale (voice)

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Mr. Willis (voice)

John Travolta

John Travolta

Kyle's Dad (voice)

Jaleel White

Jaleel White

Martin at Age 15 (voice)

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Theatrical release date: January 12, 1999

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Status

Released

Release

January 12, 1999

Runtime

60 min

Language

English

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Origin

United States of America

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