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Lincoln (2012)

โ€œThe hours that changed history.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 4,159 votes 2h 30m pg-13 DramaHistory

#85 of 232 films from 2012 #2172 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Steven Spielberg ยท Written by Tony Kushner

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Overview

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.

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewisas Abraham Lincoln
Sally Fieldas Mary Todd Lincoln
David Strathairnas William Seward
Joseph Gordon-Levittas Robert Lincoln
James Spaderas W.N. Bilbo
Hal Holbrookas Preston Blair
Tommy Lee Jonesas Thaddeus Stevens
John Hawkesas Robert Latham
Jackie Earle Haleyas Alexander Stephens
Bruce McGillas Edwin Stanton
Tim Blake Nelsonas Richard Schell
Joseph Crossas John Hay
Jared Harrisas Ulysses S. Grant
Lee Paceas Fernando Wood

Facts

Release dateNovember 9, 2012
Runtime150 min (2h 30m) โ€” longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$65,000,000
Box office$275,300,000 (4.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0443272

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Questions

How long is Lincoln?
Lincoln runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Is Lincoln worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 4,159 votes, which places it #85 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 64%) and #2172 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Lincoln?
Lincoln was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jurassic Park (1993).
Who stars in Lincoln?
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; Hal Holbrook as Preston Blair.
What is Lincoln rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lincoln?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6446.

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