Amistad

1997·Movie
2h 35min·R
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic647.4Rotten Tomatoes78%79%

Where to watch

Paramount+HooplaMGM+Pluto TV

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Amistad fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some 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.
Historical DramaLegal ThrillerSlaverySocial JusticeInspirationalIntenseCharacter-DrivenAmerican HistoryHuman RightsPowerful

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Spielberg, Janna Stern
Written by:
David Franzoni
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Laurie MacDonald
Composed by:
John Williams, Kenneth Wannberg, Ed Fassl

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Amistad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amistad legally?

Paramount+HooplaMGM+Pluto TV

Amistad is included with a subscription to Paramount+ and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amistad worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amistad rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Amistad?

2 h 35 min

Amistad runs 2 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amistad?

Critics71
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Amistad much the same way.

Was Amistad a box office hit?

Budget$36 million
Box office$44 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $36 million to make and earned $44 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Amistad in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Amistad?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amistad in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Amistad use?

Cement ShoesNo Historical Figures Were HarmedMighty WhiteyInsult Friendly FireDesk Sweep of RageHeroic BSoD"Not So Different" RemarkRight Behind MeAsshole VictimChekhov's GunRoyal BratIronic Nameand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Amistad, including Cement Shoes, No Historical Figures Were Harmed, Mighty Whitey.

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