The Hate U Give release date, cast, trailer, plot – All you need to know

The Hate U Give will have its UK premiere at the London Film Festival on October 20.

But before The Hate U Give was a movie, it was a novel and before that a short story.

Angie Thomas began the story in 2009, before shifting it into a novel which was published in 2017.

Now heading into cinemas worldwide, The Hate U Give is a timely and personal takedown of the institutional racism rampant in America today.

When is The Hate U Give out in cinemas?

The Hate U Give had its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7.

This was followed by a run in American film festivals, from Chicago to San Diego.

October 19 is the official USA release date.

Before it debuts in the UK cinemas on October 22, The Hate U Give will have a screening at the London Film Festival.

What is the plot of The Hate U Give?

The plot of the movie closely follows that of the novel upon which it is based.

The official synopsis reads: “Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor mostly black, neighbourhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends.”

“The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a white police officer.

“Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.”

Who stars in The Hate U Give?

Amandla Stenberg (who rose to fame for her role as Rue in The Hunger Games) stars as Starr Carter.

Regina Hall plays Starr’s mother Lisa Carter with Russell Hornsby playing Starr’s father Maverick.

KJ Apa, famous for playing Riverdale’s Archie Andrews, plays Chris, Starr’s boyfriend from her high school.

Algee Smith (Detroit) plays Khalil, Starr’s childhood best friend whose death is the catalyst for much of the movie.

Lamar Johnson plays Seven Carter, Starr’s older half-brother with Issa Rae as April Ofrah, an activist that helps Starr find her voice and speak up.

Sabrina Carpenter as Hailey, one of Starr’s friends from her prep school.

Common (the American rapper) plays Carlos Starr’s uncle and a police officer.

Anthony Mackie (a Broadway actor known for his role of Falcon in the Marvel movies) plays a local drug dealer named King.

TJ Wright plays Sekani Carter, Starr’s younger brother and Dominique Fishback plays Kenya, Seven’s half-sister and daughter of King.

Megan Lawless plays Maya, one of Starr’s friends from her prep school.

Tony Vaughn plays Mr Lewis, a shop owner in Starr’s neighbourhood whose store is next to Maverick’s.

Is there a trailer for The Hate U Give?

Yes, and you can watch it right here at Express.co.uk.

The Hate U Give is out in UK cinemas on October 22, 2018.