Amistad

Amistad

Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.

7.0 /10 1,404 votes
December 10, 1997 2h 35m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Steven Spielberg
Writers David Franzoni
Studio DreamWorks Pictures
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN
Budget $36,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Theodore Joadson

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Martin Van Buren

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

John Quincy Adams

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Cinque

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Roger Sherman Baldwin

David Paymer

David Paymer

Secretary John Forsyth

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Holabird

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Tappan

Razaaq Adoti

Razaaq Adoti

Yamba

Abu Bakaar Fofanah

Fala

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Queen Isabella

Tomas Milian

Tomas Milian

Calderon

Frequently Asked Questions

Amistad was released on December 10, 1997.

The runtime of Amistad is 2h 35m.

Amistad is a Drama, History, Mystery movie.

Amistad has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Amistad is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg.

The main cast of Amistad includes Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins.

Amistad is originally in English.