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NEWBORN follows Chris Newborn (David Oyelowo) who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground.

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Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com 1d
1.5/4
[Newborn] becomes caught in between two modes of storytelling: the weighty drama and the destabilizing thriller. One wishes then that Parker either fully embraced his film’s genre or didn’t approach it at all Go to Full Review Lisa Kennedy New York Times 2d
Parker the director, however, is gifted with crews and capable actors and that shows, too. The members of his ensemble — especially Oyelowo — find ways to keep us guessing, and caring, to the end. Go to Full Review Bob Strauss San Francisco Chronicle 3d
2.5/4
Considering both the form and intimate nature of the film, performances are more crucial here than in most thrillers. As mentioned, Oyelowo and Stoxx deliver the goods, never more so than in their tense yet tender scenes together. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 11h
Newborn starts as a potentially riveting portrayal of how a wrongfully convicted man adjusts to life after he has been released from prison. This disappointing drama turns into a repetitive mush of hallucinations and ignores the rehabilitation process. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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shawntina 4h Great move very suspenseful. Hubby and I enjoyed it See more larry 23h True movie because I sat in discomfort it dealt with mental illness, the prison industrial complex, love, centered Black Males in a non trauma porn setting involving complex issues. And it did not blame the victims. Well done!!!!! See more Kimberly "Ladybug" Waller 1d Full of twists, emotionally packed, and thought-provoking! See more Mr G 1d Intense movie of life choices and the reality of them See more Mark E Swintobn 1d Film is great movie making. It took me on the ride. These are the experiences we go to the movies for. See more Guito 1d Wow. I was not expecting this movie to be this good. I didn’t see a lot of promotion. I didn’t see a lot of previews. This movie was stunning. The message. The prison industrialization. The mental health aspect. The love. I love Tara. She is the GOAT wife and mom. The last few minutes had me in tears. It was intense See more Read all reviews
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Nate Parker

Director

David Oyelowo

Chris Newborn

Olivia Washington

Actor

Barry Pepper

Hersh

Jimmie Fails

Keith Newborn

Aiden Stoxx

Jake Benton
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Movie Info

Synopsis NEWBORN follows Chris Newborn (David Oyelowo) who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground.
Director
Nate Parker
Producer
Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Aaron L. Gilbert, Christina Lee Storm
Screenwriter
Nate Parker
Distributor
AMC Theatres Distribution
Production Co
BRON Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Yoruba Saxon
Rating
R (Bloody Images|Some Violent Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 42m