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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

  • 2013
  • 12
  • 2h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
29K
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Idris Elba in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
 	A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
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A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

  • Director
    • Justin Chadwick
  • Writers
    • William Nicholson
    • Nelson Mandela
  • Stars
    • Idris Elba
    • Naomie Harris
    • Terry Pheto
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Justin Chadwick
    • Writers
      • William Nicholson
      • Nelson Mandela
    • Stars
      • Idris Elba
      • Naomie Harris
      • Terry Pheto
    • 139User reviews
    • 212Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: Family Matters Only (French Subtitled)
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    Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: You Will Die Here (French Subtitled)
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    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Nelson Mandela
    Naomie Harris
    Naomie Harris
    • Winnie Madikizela
    Terry Pheto
    Terry Pheto
    • Evelyn Mase
    Robert Hobbs
    Robert Hobbs
    • Chief Warder
    Tony Kgoroge
    • Walter Sisulu
    Riaad Moosa
    • Ahmed Kathrada
    Zolani Mkiva
    • Raymond Mhlaba
    Simo Mogwaza
    • Andrew Mlangeni
    Fana Mokoena
    Fana Mokoena
    • Govan Mbeki
    Thapelo Mokoena
    • Elias Motsoaledi
    Jamie Bartlett
    Jamie Bartlett
    • James Gregory
    Deon Lotz
    Deon Lotz
    • Kobie Coetzee
    Zikhona Sodlaka
    • Nosekeni
    S'Thandiwe Kgoroge
    • Albertina Sisulu
    Tshallo Sputla Chokwe
    • Oliver Tambo
    Sello Maake Ka-Ncube
    • Albert Luthuli
    • (as Sello Maake)
    James Cuningham
    James Cuningham
    • George Bizos
    • (as James Cunningham)
    Zenzo Ngqobe
    Zenzo Ngqobe
    • Patrick Lekota
    • Director
      • Justin Chadwick
    • Writers
      • William Nicholson
      • Nelson Mandela
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    • Trivia
      During the film's London premiere, sisters Zindzi Mandela and Zenani Mandela, who were in the audience, were notified by cell phone of the news that their father Nelson Mandela had just died. When asked whether they'd like the screening to be postponed, they insisted that the premiere go ahead as planned. The sad news, however, was not shared with the rest of the attendees who sat through the screening unaware of Mandela's death. It wasn't until after the credits rolled at the end of the film that co-producer Anant Singh took the stage to break the news to the audience. The auditorium lapsed into a 2-minute silence as a gesture of respect.
    • Goofs
      When Nelson Mandela is released from prison on 11th February 1990, there is a Mercedes W140 waiting which was first manufactured in August 1991.
    • Quotes

      Nelson Mandela: I have walked a long walk to freedom. It has been a lonely road, and it is not over yet. I know that my country, was not made to be a land of hatred. No one is born hating another person because the color of his skin. People learn to hate. They can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart.

    • Connections
      Featured in Zoom In: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Ordinary Love
      Written by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. and Danger Mouse

      Performed by U2

    User reviews139

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    Featured review
    8/10

    Excellent film. Must watch.

    As a 37 year old white South African, who never really saw, felt or experienced Apartheid and the way SA was back then as I was too young, I now have a much better appreciation for all the suffering, discrimination and pain that was caused.

    Nelson Madela gave up most of his adult life for a cause which has now come full circle and SA is now better off for it, mostly.

    A powerful movie, that shows a man more passionate about equality and human rights than his own well being, and sadly at the detriment of his own family.

    I strongly recommend every single South African to watch this movie, especially our current government!
    • grantboonzaier
    • Nov 22, 2013
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    • Release date
      • December 19, 2013 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • South Africa
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
      • Xhosa
    • Also known as
      • Mandela: Özgürlüğe Giden Uzun Yol
    • Filming locations
      • Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa(Nelson Mandela's childhood village)
    • Production companies
      • Videovision Entertainment
      • Distant Horizon
      • Film Afrika Worldwide
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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,323,085
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $84,283
      • Dec 1, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,985,788
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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