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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

2013Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

63

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A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

Biographical Drama
Political History
Struggle Against Apartheid
Triumph of the Human Spirit
Inspiring
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Social Justice

Cast

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Directed by: Justin Chadwick
Written by: William Nicholson
Produced by: David M. Thompson, Brian Cox, Anant Singh
Music by: The Edge, Alex Heffes

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November 28, 2013 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released: November 28, 2013
Runtime: 2 h 21 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: English
Also spoken: Afrikaans, Xhosa
Made in: France, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
Budget: $35 million
Box office: $28 million
Available in: 44 countries

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Where can I stream Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?

In the United States, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom streams on Lionsgate+ and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom okay for kids?

PG-13 Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

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

Budget$35 million

Box office$28 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.