


Film · Released
Amistad
“Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.”
Amistad at a glance
Amistad is a 1997 drama and history film, running 2h 35m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-12-10
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Genres
- Drama, History, Mystery
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 1,483 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Morgan FreemanTheodore Joadson
Nigel HawthorneMartin Van Buren
Anthony HopkinsJohn Quincy Adams
Djimon HounsouCinque
Matthew McConaugheyRoger Sherman Baldwin
David PaymerSecretary John Forsyth
Pete PostlethwaiteHolabird
Stellan SkarsgårdTappan
Razaaq AdotiYamba
Anna PaquinQueen Isabella
Tomas MilianCalderon
Chiwetel EjioforEnsign Covey
Derrick N. AshongBuakeiQuestions about Amistad
Quick answersWhere can I watch Amistad in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Amistad is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Amistad suitable for children?
Amistad is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Amistad about?
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…
How long is Amistad?
Amistad runs for 2h 35m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Amistad trailer?
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