Lincoln

Name: Lincoln
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2012-11-09
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader

2012·Movie·PG-13·150 min·★ 6.8(4,069)

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“The hours that changed history.”

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

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About Lincoln

Lincoln is a 2012 English-language history and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 4100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.

Lincoln was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, and Participant and made in United States of America and India. It was released on November 9, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $65 million, it went on to gross $275 million worldwide.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Tony Kushner
Release date: November 9, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, India
Budget: $65 million
Box office: $275 million
Production: DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant

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Lincoln cast & crew

Lincoln was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner.

The cast features Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln, David Strathairn as William Seward, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Lincoln, James Spader as W.N. Bilbo, and Hal Holbrook as Preston Blair.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Janusz Kamiński, and it was produced by Daniel Lupi and Kathleen Kennedy.

Is Lincoln worth watching?

Lincoln holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 4,069 ratings, a solidly received history films.

At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy history and drama, Lincoln is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Lincoln

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