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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

2013·Movie
2h 21min·PG-13
63
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and hopeful

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Biographical DramaPolitical HistoryStruggle Against ApartheidTriumph of the Human SpiritInspiringSouth AfricaNelson MandelaSocial Justice

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

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Where can I stream Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom legally?

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?

2 h 21 min

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom runs 2 h 21 min.

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?

Critics61
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom much the same way.

Was Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$28 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.

What language is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in?

EnglishAfrikaansXhosa

It was made in English, with some Afrikaans, Xhosa. Produced in France, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.