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Amistad

Amistad

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1997 2h 35m7.0

Amistad

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

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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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DirectorSteven Spielberg
ScreenplayDavid Franzoni
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 10, 1997
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 35m
Budget$36M
Revenue$44M
Profit+$8M
Rating⭐ 7.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.3 / 10
Votes1,404
GenresDrama, History, Mystery
StudioDreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films

Photos23

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Cast

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

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Ensign Covey

Derrick N. Ashong

Derrick N. Ashong

Buakei

Geno Silva

Geno Silva

Ruiz

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

Montes

Ralph Brown

Ralph Brown

Lieutenant Gedney

Darren E. Burrows

Darren E. Burrows

Lieutenant Meade

Allan Rich

Allan Rich

Judge Juttson

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Attorney

Peter Firth

Peter Firth

Captain Fitzgerald

Xander Berkeley

Xander Berkeley

Hammond

Jeremy Northam

Jeremy Northam

Judge Coglin

Arliss Howard

Arliss Howard

John C. Calhoun

🎭

Willie Amakye

Folowa - Amistad African

🎭

Luc Assogba

Gbatui - Amistad African

🎭

Mariah Campbell

Masery - Amistad African

🎭

Habib Conteh

Bai - Amistad African

🎭

Stephen Conteh

Morlai - Amistad African

🎭

Monguehy Fanzy

Fabanna - Amistad African

🎭

Jimmy Fotso

Kwong - Amistad African

🎭

Adekunle Ilori

Kahei - Amistad African

🎭

Sheriff Kargbo

Almamy - Amistad African

🎭

Saye Lah

Kessebe - Amistad African

🎭

Sylvestre Massaquoi

Santigiie - Amistad African

🎭

Samson Odede

Kpona - Amistad African

🎭

Chike Okpala

Sorie - Amistad African

🎭

Willie Onafesso

Jina - Amistad African

🎭

Samuel Pieh

Suuleh - Amistad African

🎭

Lansana Sawi

Morlu - Amistad African

🎭

Abu Sidique

Tsukama - Amistad African

🎭

El Hadj Malik Sow

Golabu - Amistad African

🎭

Lamine Thiam

Mahmud - Amistad African

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Professor Gibbs

Daniel von Bargen

Daniel von Bargen

Warden Pendleton

Rusty Schwimmer

Rusty Schwimmer

Mrs. Pendleton

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

General Espatero

Frank T. Wells

Frank T. Wells

Crier

Michael Massee

Michael Massee

Prison Guard

Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper

Pickney

Jake Weber

Jake Weber

Mr. Wright

Victor Rivers

Victor Rivers

Captain Ferrar

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Joseph Kosseh

Birmaja

🎭

Steve Passewe

Cinque's In-Law

🎭

Sherly Acosta Williams

Cinque's Wife

🎭

Matt Sarles

Young Aide

George Gerdes

George Gerdes

Marshal

Gerald R. Molen

Gerald R. Molen

Magistrate

Kevin J. O'Connor

Kevin J. O'Connor

Missionary

Robert E. Walsh

Robert E. Walsh

Guardsman

🎭

Sean McGuirk

Courier

🎭

Tony Owen

Farmer

🎭

William Young

Businessman

Michael Riley

Michael Riley

British Officer

León Singer

León Singer

Don Pablo

Castulo Guerra

Castulo Guerra

Spanish Priest

Harry Groener

Harry Groener

Tecora Captain

Hawthorne James

Hawthorne James

Creole Cook

Ingrid Walters

Ingrid Walters

Woman Overboard with Baby

🎭

Harry A. Blackmun

Associate Justice Joseph Story

🎭

Curtis Shields

Bassie - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Carlos Spivey

Chike - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Charles Udoma

Kessebe - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Andrew L. Josiah

Tamba - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Tony Onafesso

Baa - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Peter Mansaray

Kapr - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Clarence Mobley

Kenei - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Brian Macon

Yauai - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Edward Appiah

Followolo - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Denver Dowridge

Kpau - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Paul Mwakutuya

Sessi - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Rory Burton

Vakina - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Samuel Orekhio

Fawni - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Omo Lara Tosin

Kula - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Ransford Thomas

Alkali - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Juliette Darko

Teme - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Charlean Isata Bangalie

Margru - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Roosevelt Flenoury

Njaooni - Additional Amistad African

🎭

M.S. Kaleiwo

Kaleiwo - Additional Amistad African

🎭

Tesfay Yohannes

Amistad African Extra

🎭

George Kamara

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Abdul-Fatai Balogun

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Yaya Sissoko

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Amadou Traore

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Marlon Francis

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Bundu Kamara

Amistad African Extra

🎭

James Moses

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Daniel Reid

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Seydou Coulibaly

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Lawal Tajudeen

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Lester Mombelly

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Ibrahim Sesay

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Jeremy Shelton

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Andrew Shoemo

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Prince Coke

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Ahmed Bangura

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Bernard Singleton

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Desere Mondon

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Baboucar Jobe

Amistad African Extra

🎭

Christopher Annino

Blacksmith (uncredited)

🎭

Susan Bergeron

Tyler Speech Attendee (uncredited)

Eric Bruno Borgman

Eric Bruno Borgman

First Jury Juror (uncredited)

Luis Cabrera

Luis Cabrera

Spanish Guard (uncredited)

🎭

Craig Calman

Abolitionist (uncredited)

🎭

KimStacy Carter

Tecora Slave (uncredited)

🎭

Lisa Cavanaugh

Prostitute (uncredited)

🎭

Leonard Clifton

Slave (uncredited)

🎭

Alex Daunis

Clerk of Supreme Court (uncredited)

🎭

Nino Del Padre

Court Witness (uncredited)

🎭

Johnny Egan

Judge Coglin (voice) (uncredited)

🎭

Chris Fagan

Villager (uncredited)

🎭

Lawrence Gaughan

Spaniard (uncredited)

🎭

Morgan Hobart

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

🎭

Nick King

Villager (uncredited)

🎭

Luis Muñoz

Spanish Slave Guard (uncredited)

🎭

Ungenita Prevost

Tecora Slave (uncredited)

🎭

Glendon Rich

Slave / Abolishionist (uncredited)

🎭

Kevin M. Simon

Abolishionist (uncredited)

John H. Tobin

John H. Tobin

Supreme Court Reporter (uncredited)

Harrison Young

Harrison Young

Congressman (uncredited)

🎭

Al Conti

Defense Attorney (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amistad

Where can I watch Amistad?

Amistad (1997) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed Amistad?

Amistad (1997) was directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is a Drama, History production with a runtime of 2h 35m, rated 7.0/10.

How long is Amistad?

Amistad runs 2h 35m (155 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.0/10 from 1,404 votes. Genre: Drama, History.

Is Amistad worth watching?

Amistad is rated 7.0/10 by 1,404 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and History fans.