The uplifting true story of the Black women mathematicians who powered NASA’s early space race was set in 1960s Virginia – but filmed in Georgia, where the Atlanta area recreated the Langley Research Center.
Where was Hidden Figures filmed?
Hidden Figures was filmed in and around Atlanta, Georgia, standing in for 1960s Virginia.
Every Hidden Figures location, explained
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NASA Langley – Atlanta
The research centre used the Atlanta University Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Katherine’s home – East Point
Katherine’s house used East Point near Atlanta.
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The town – Georgia
Period town scenes used Canton, Marietta and Monroe, Georgia.
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Virginia – the setting
The story is set at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia.
Planning a visit
Atlanta, Georgia – the film’s real production base – is an accessible city standing in for 1960s Virginia.
Hidden Figures Fun Facts
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Virginia filmed in Georgia The NASA story was filmed in and around Atlanta.
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A true story It tells of the Black women mathematicians behind NASA’s launches.
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The space race The film follows the effort to put John Glenn into orbit.
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A celebrated cast It stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.
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Hidden no more The film brought unsung NASA pioneers into the spotlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Hidden Figures filmed?
In and around Atlanta, Georgia, standing in for 1960s Virginia.
Is it a true story?
Yes – the story of NASA’s Black women mathematicians.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Atlanta is accessible.
Who stars in it?
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.
When was it released?
2016.
