Invictus

– Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 14 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
Invictus (2009)

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 team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.

Invictus (2009) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Dec 2009

Language:

English, Afrikaans, Maori, Zulu, Xhosa, Southern Sotho

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writer:

Anthony Peckham (screenplay), John Carlin (book)

Main Actors:

Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng

Plot:

The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President 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 team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 33 nominations.

Gross profit:

$37,431,431

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
76%
Metacritic:
74%