Lincoln
2012 | 150 min | History, Drama
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90%), it won 2 Oscars and it made about 4 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8/10 from 4K viewers
- AwardsVery strong
5 wins, 10 other nominations — won Academy Award for Best Actor; won Academy Award for Best Production Design
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$275 million worldwide on a $65 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Daniel Day-LewisAbraham Lincoln
- Sally FieldMary Todd Lincoln
- David StrathairnWilliam Seward
- Joseph Gordon-LevittRobert Lincoln
- James SpaderW.N. Bilbo
- Hal HolbrookPreston Blair
- Tommy Lee JonesThaddeus Stevens
- John HawkesRobert Latham
- Jackie Earle HaleyAlexander Stephens
- Bruce McGillEdwin Stanton