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Amistad (1997)
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📖 Story
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Amistad is a 1997 film in the Drama / History category from United States. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Morgan Freeman and Nigel Hawthorne. Runtime: about 155 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.0/10.
Genre: Drama / History, Released in 1997, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 155 minutes, Starring Morgan Freeman and Nigel Hawthorne.
Runtime
155 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Morgan Freeman
Theodore Joadson
Nigel Hawthorne
Martin Van Buren
Anthony Hopkins
John Quincy Adams
Djimon Hounsou
Cinque
Matthew McConaughey
Roger Sherman Baldwin
David Paymer
Secretary John Forsyth
Pete Postlethwaite
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Stellan Skarsgård
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Director: Steven Spielberg
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1What is movie Amistad (1997)?
It is a movie released in 1997 within the Drama, History, Mystery category.
2What is the story of Amistad?
Amistad (1997) is a movie in the Drama, History, Mystery category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Amistad online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of Amistad?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,418 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Amistad?
Its runtime is about 155 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Amistad best suited for?
Built for anyone drawn to mystery, tension, and storytelling that prefers implication over easy answers.
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