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Invictus (2009)

โ€œHis people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 4,443 votes 2h 14m pg-13 DramaHistory

#53 of 242 films from 2009 #1381 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Anthony Peckham

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Overview

Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.

Cast

Morgan Freemanas Nelson Mandela
Matt Damonas Francois Pienaar
Tony Kgorogeas Jason Tshabalala
Patrick Mofokengas Linga Moonsamy
Matt Sternas Hendrick Booyens
Julian Lewis Jonesas Etienne Feyder
Adjoa Andohas Brenda Mazibuko
Marguerite Wheatleyas Nerine
Leleti Khumaloas Mary
Patrick Lysteras Mr. Pienaar
Penny Downieas Mrs. Pienaar
Sibongile Nojilaas Eunice
Bonnie Mbulias Zindzi
Shakes Myekoas Minister of Sport

Facts

Release dateDecember 11, 2009
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) โ€” longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$122,400,000 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt1057500

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Questions

How long is Invictus?
Invictus runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Invictus worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 4,443 votes, which places it #53 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 79%) and #1381 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Invictus?
Invictus was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in Invictus?
Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela; Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar; Tony Kgoroge as Jason Tshabalala; Patrick Mofokeng as Linga Moonsamy; Matt Stern as Hendrick Booyens; Julian Lewis Jones as Etienne Feyder.
What is Invictus rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Invictus?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18343.

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