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Invictus

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2009 | 134 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Rush or The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $122 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 320K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Clint Eastwood

  • Morgan FreemanNelson Mandela
  • Matt DamonFrancois Pienaar
  • Tony KgorogeJason Tshabalala
  • Patrick MofokengLinga Moonsamy
  • Matt SternHendrick Booyens
  • Julian Lewis JonesEtienne Feyder
  • Adjoa AndohBrenda Mazibuko
  • Marguerite WheatleyNerine
  • Leleti KhumaloMary
  • Patrick LysterMr. Pienaar