Newborn 2026
“Protect your mind.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Director
- Nate Parker
- Networks
- Yoruba Saxon, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Mansa Studios
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Newborn?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Newborn" (2026). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 10, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Yoruba Saxon, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Mansa Studios
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Yoruba Saxon, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Mansa Studios
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Newborn" (2026).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Newborn
Year: 2026
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime (Source 1)
Runtime: 1h 42m (Source 1)
Rating: R (Source 1)
Release Date: April 10, 2026 (US) (Source 1, 2)
Writer/Director/Producer: Nate Parker (Source 2, 4, 5)
Cast: David Oyelowo, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper, Jimmie Fails (Source 2, 5), Thomas Cadrot, Rukiya Bernard (Source 4).
Plot: After serving seven years in solitary confinement, Chris Newborn seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground (Source 1, 3, 4).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
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Should you watch it?
“An ex-con battles his own mind after seven years in solitary confinement.”
- Compelling lead performance by David Oyelowo alongside a talented cast including Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper, and Jimmie Fails.
- Written, directed, and produced by Nate Parker.
- Engaging runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes blending drama, thriller, and crime elements.
- Viewers seeking light entertainment may find the heavy psychological themes and intense premise emotionally demanding.
Watch it if you enjoy intense psychological dramas about family reconnection and the aftermath of solitary confinement.
The tone is tense and psychological, featuring a drama-heavy narrative with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes suited for mature audiences.
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Where can I stream Newborn?
Streaming availability can be checked through major film platforms and services indicating current watch options.
Is Newborn worth watching?
It features a strong cast led by David Oyelowo and is written and directed by Nate Parker, making it a noteworthy drama for fans of psychological thrillers.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch first?
Newborn is a feature film rather than a television series, so there are no episodes.
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