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The Hate U Give (PG-13) Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg) is 16 and stuck between two worlds: the urban neighborhood where she lives and the suburban prep school she attends. This fragile balance is shattered one night when her childhood best friend, Khalil (Algee Smith) is fatally and unjustly shot at the hands of a police officer. This movie follows Starr and her journey to find healing within her community while fighting for the life and legacy of her best friend. Available to stream on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.