Amistad (1997)
Amistad is a 1997 drama movie directed by Steven Spielberg, with a running time of 2h 35m. It stars Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne and Anthony Hopkins.
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.
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What is Amistad about?
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.
When was Amistad released?
Amistad was released on 10 December 1997.
How long is Amistad?
Amistad runs 2h 35m.
Who made Amistad?
Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Where can I watch Amistad?
Amistad is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, fuboTV and YouTube Free.
Where to watch Amistad
Stream: MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, fuboTV
Watch free with ads: YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, JustWatch TV, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Morgan Freeman as Theodore Joadson
- Nigel Hawthorne as Martin Van Buren
- Anthony Hopkins as John Quincy Adams
- Djimon Hounsou as Cinque
- Matthew McConaughey as Roger Sherman Baldwin
- David Paymer as Secretary John Forsyth
- Pete Postlethwaite as Holabird
- Stellan Skarsgård as Tappan
- Razaaq Adoti as Yamba
- Abu Bakaar Fofanah as Fala
- Anna Paquin as Queen Isabella
- Tomas Milian as Calderon