Amistad
Director: Steven Spielberg
"Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken."
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 exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
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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
Stellan Skarsgård
Tappan
Razaaq Adoti
Yamba
Abu Bakaar Fofanah
Fala
Anna Paquin
Queen Isabella
Tomas Milian
Calderon
In brief
Amistad (1997) is a drama, history, mystery film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,457 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 35min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is Amistad?
Amistad runs 155 minutes (2h 35min).
What rating does Amistad have?
Amistad has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,457 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Amistad from?
Amistad was released in 1997.
