Invictus(2009)
“His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.”
Overview
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.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$122M
Cast
Morgan Freeman
as Nelson Mandela
Matt Damon
as Francois Pienaar
Tony Kgoroge
as Jason Tshabalala
Patrick Mofokeng
as Linga Moonsamy
Matt Stern
as Hendrick Booyens
Julian Lewis Jones
as Etienne Feyder
Adjoa Andoh
as Brenda Mazibuko
Marguerite Wheatley
as Nerine
Leleti Khumalo
as Mary
Patrick Lyster
as Mr. Pienaar
Penny Downie
as Mrs. Pienaar
Sibongile Nojila
as Eunice
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$122M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Spyglass Entertainment • Revelations Entertainment
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Where can I watch Invictus?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Invictus (2009).
What is Invictus about?▼
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.
Who directed Invictus?▼
Invictus was directed by Clint Eastwood and released in 2009. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Invictus?▼
Invictus has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Invictus?▼
The cast of Invictus includes Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela, Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar, Tony Kgoroge as Jason Tshabalala, Patrick Mofokeng as Linga Moonsamy, Matt Stern as Hendrick Booyens and more.
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