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Invictus

2009·Movie
2h 14min·PG-13

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Sports, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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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

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Invictus

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Where can I stream Invictus legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Invictus worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Invictus rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Invictus?

2 h 14 min

Invictus runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Invictus based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Invictus?

Critics75
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Invictus much the same way.

Was Invictus a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$122 million

Yes. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $122 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Invictus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Invictus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Invictus in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Invictus, including I Coulda Been a Contender!, Oscar Bait, Your Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fighters.