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Invictus

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 2h 14m
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Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Invictus (2009)
A look at life for Nelson Mandela after the fall of apartheid in South Africa during his first term as president when campaigned to host the 1995 Rugby World Cup event as an opportunity to unite his countrymen.
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Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby... Read allNelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Anthony Peckham
    • John Carlin
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Matt Damon
    • Tony Kgoroge
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
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    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Anthony Peckham
      • John Carlin
    • Stars
      • Morgan Freeman
      • Matt Damon
      • Tony Kgoroge
    • 344User reviews
    • 306Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 12 wins & 38 nominations total

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    Matt Damon and Nelson Mandela in Invictus (2009)
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    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Nelson Mandela
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Francois Pienaar
    Tony Kgoroge
    • Jason Tshabalala
    Patrick Mofokeng
    • Linga Moonsamy
    Matt Stern
    • Hendrick Booyens
    Julian Lewis Jones
    Julian Lewis Jones
    • Etienne Feyder
    Adjoa Andoh
    Adjoa Andoh
    • Brenda Mazibuko
    Marguerite Wheatley
    • Nerine
    Leleti Khumalo
    Leleti Khumalo
    • Mary
    Patrick Lyster
    Patrick Lyster
    • Mr. Pienaar
    Penny Downie
    Penny Downie
    • Mrs. Pienaar
    Sibongile Nojila
    • Eunice
    Bonnie Mbuli
    Bonnie Mbuli
    • Zindzi
    • (as Bonnie Henna)
    Shakes Myeko
    • Minister of Sport
    Louis Minnaar
    • Springbok Coach
    • (as Louis Minaar)
    Danny Keogh
    Danny Keogh
    • Rugby President
    Dan Robbertse
    • Boer
    Robin Smith
    Robin Smith
    • Johan De Villiers
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Anthony Peckham
      • John Carlin
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    • Trivia
      Nelson Mandela said that only Morgan Freeman could portray him. Freeman was the first actor cast.
    • Goofs
      When Nelson Mandela leaves the conference room in the middle of a presentation by Taiwan officials, the sign outside the room is written in simplified Chinese characters. However, these are not generally used in Taiwan where the more complex traditional characters are preferred, and the simplified writing is considered a Communist perversion of Chinese culture.
    • Quotes

      Nelson Mandela: [reciting] Out of the night that covers me, black as the pit from pole to pole / I thanks whatever gods may be, for my unconquerable soul. / In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud / Under the bludgeonings of fate, my head is bloody, but unbowed. / Beyond this place of wrath and tears, looms but the horror of the shade / and yet, the menace of the years finds, and shall find me, unafraid. / It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishment the scroll / I am the master of my fate - I am the captain of my soul.

    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Bros logo is the 90s era logo, in keeping with the time period of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Michael Jackson's This Is It/The House of the Devil/Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Invictus 9,000 Days
      (2009)

      Music by Clint Eastwood and Michael Stevens

      Lyrics by Dina Eastwood and Emile Welman

      Performed by Overtone and Yollandi Nortjie

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    8/10
    Morgan Freeman shines in Clint Eastwood's solid drama
    Set in the early to mid 90's, Clint Eastwood's "Invictus" covers the first year of Nelson Mandela's presidency and how he pushed the nation's rugby team, led by captain Francois Pienaar, to achieve World Cup glory. However, Mandela's backing of the rugby team splits many hairs, as the "Sprinboks" have come to be a symbol of apartheid for millions of South Africans, making Mandela risk the very base that pushed him into office. He must also deal with personal security, his exhaustive schedule, and the strains on his personal life.

    As much as I respect Morgan Freeman, I was concerned that his presence would be distracting, that I would be seeing him instead of Nelson Mandela. I shouldn't have worried. Freeman completely immerses himself into the role and gives one of the best performances of the year. Not only are his accent and tone of voice quite good, but he brings a true 3-dimensionality to the role. Compare, for example, him having tea with Francois, to talking with his family, and to making a political speech. Freeman nailed every facet of Mandela's life.

    Damon also excels as Pienaar, the solid enough rugby player who must do more than just lead by example for his team. The screenplay, adapted by Anthony Peckham, doesn't offer many narrative surprises, but it does do a good job examining not only the strife South Africa was in when Mandela was elected, but also the value of the team to the entire nation. Eastwood wisely plays the material straight. Though the material may seem familiar, the performances by Damon and especially Freeman are what elevate this tale into a solid and even uplifting drama.
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    • Who is Nelson Mandela?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Warner Bros. (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
      • Maori
      • Zulu
      • Xhosa
      • Sotho
    • Also known as
      • The Human Factor
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Spyglass Entertainment
      • Revelations Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,491,364
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,611,147
      • Dec 13, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $122,426,792
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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