Lincoln
2012 · Movie · 2h 30m · PG-13
HistoryDrama
"The hours that changed history."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
87/100
Key crew
- Tony KushnerScreenplay
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- Steven SpielbergDirector
Cast
- 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
- Tim Blake NelsonRichard Schell
- Joseph CrossJohn Hay
Stills
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Themes
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