Amistad

Name: Amistad
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Drama, History, Mystery
Released: 1997
Duration: 2 h 35 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey

Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.

19972h 35m7.0(1,425 votes)

DramaHistoryMystery

Synopsis

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exon…

Amistad (1997) is a drama, history, and mystery film directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, and Anthony Hopkins. The film runs for 2 hours 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,425 votes.

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Director

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Theodore Joadson

Nigel Hawthorne

Martin Van Buren

Anthony Hopkins

John Quincy Adams

Djimon Hounsou

Cinque

Matthew McConaughey

Roger Sherman Baldwin

David Paymer

Secretary John Forsyth

Pete Postlethwaite

Holabird

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Where can I watch Amistad?

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Who stars in Amistad?

Amistad stars Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, and Djimon Hounsou, and was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is Amistad?

Amistad has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes.

When did Amistad come out?

Amistad was released in 1997.

What genre is Amistad?

Amistad is a drama, history, and mystery film.

Is Amistad worth watching?

Amistad holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.