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Invictus

2009·Movie
2h 14min·PG-13
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic747.2Rotten Tomatoes76%75%

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An , drama: , but never a tearjerker, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.

Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
Biographical Sports DramaInspirational LeadershipPost-Apartheid South AfricaRugby World CupUnifying Power of SportHistorical ReconciliationMorgan Freeman PerformanceUplifting True StoryPolitical Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Clint Eastwood
Written by:
Anthony Peckham
Produced by:
Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Mace Neufeld
Composed by:
Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Invictus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Invictus?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Invictus from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 42 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Invictus worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Invictus okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Will I feel good after watching Invictus?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Invictus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Invictus use?

I Coulda Been a Contender!Oscar BaitYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom FightersClimactic MusicRugby Is SlaughterTeeth-Clenched TeamworkThe '90sThe JuggernautAdaptational Angst UpgradeJerkass Has a PointToken MinorityBattle in the Rainand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including I Coulda Been a Contender!, Oscar Bait, and Your Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fighters.