Amistad
“Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.”
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.
Where to watch Amistad in United States
Can I watch Amistad in United States? Yes — you can stream Amistad in United States on Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Joyn, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Amistad
Amistad is a 1997 English-language drama, history and mystery film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins. It has a runtime of 2h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Kanopy.
Amistad was produced by DreamWorks Pictures and HBO Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $36 million, it went on to gross $44 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- David Franzoni
- Release date
- December 10, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $36 million
- Box office
- $44 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films
Amistad cast & crew
Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by David Franzoni.
The cast features 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, and David Paymer as Secretary John Forsyth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Janusz Kamiński, and it was produced by Debbie Allen and Colin Wilson.
Is Amistad worth watching?
Amistad holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,428 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and mystery, Amistad is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Amistad
In United States, you can stream Amistad on Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Amistad
Morgan Freeman
Theodore Joadson
Nigel Hawthorne
Martin Van Buren
Anthony Hopkins
John Quincy Adams
Djimon Hounsou
Cinque
Matthew McConaughey
Roger Sherman Baldwin
David Paymer
Secretary John Forsyth
Pete Postlethwaite
Holabird
Stellan Skarsgård
Tappan
Razaaq Adoti
Yamba
Abu Bakaar Fofanah
Fala
Anna Paquin
Queen Isabella
Tomas Milian
Calderon
Amistad — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Amistad in United States?
Amistad is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Amistad on Paramount Plus Essential?
Yes — Amistad is currently available on Paramount Plus Essential in United States.
▸What language is Amistad in?
Amistad is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Amistad?
Amistad runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
▸What is Amistad rated?
Amistad is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,428 ratings.
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