Our Friend, Martin(1999)
A Magical Movie Adventure Inspired by the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our Friend, Martin Synopsis
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
Our Friend, Martin (1999) is a drama, family, animation, science fiction and history film directed by Robert Brousseau, released on January 12, 1999 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Ed Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black and Theodore Borders. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Brousseau
- Writers:
- Dawn Comer, Chris Simmons, Sib Ventress
- Composer:
- Eric Allaman
- Production:
- Intellectual Properties Worldwide, DiC
- Status:
- Released
Our Friend, Martin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Asner
as Mr. Harris (voice)
Angela Bassett
as Miles' Mom (voice)
Lucas Black
as Randy (voice)
Theodore Borders
as Martin at Age 12 (voice)
LeVar Burton
as Martin at Age 26 (voice)
- Jessica Garcia
Jessica Garcia
as Maria (voice)
Danny Glover
as Train Conductor (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
as Mrs. Peck (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson
as Turner (voice)
James Earl Jones
as Daddy King (voice)
Ashley Judd
as Mrs. Dale (voice)
Richard Kind
as Mr. Willis (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Brousseau, written by Dawn Comer, Chris Simmons and Sib Ventress.
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Our Friend, Martin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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Our Friend, Martin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Our Friend, Martin online?
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Our Friend, Martin (1999) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Our Friend, Martin?
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The main cast of Our Friend, Martin (1999) includes Ed Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Theodore Borders and LeVar Burton. The film was directed by Robert Brousseau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Our Friend, Martin released?
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Our Friend, Martin was released on January 12, 1999 and runs for 1h.
Is Our Friend, Martin worth watching?
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Our Friend, Martin (1999) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.