Amistad (1997)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Amistad
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, CosmoGo, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Sky, Rakuten TV +1 | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | Netflix | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Amistad in 74 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Amistad about?
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. Amistad is a Drama, History, Mystery movie, released on 1997-12-10, runtime 155 minutes.
Is Amistad worth watching?
TMDB users rate Amistad 7.0 out of 10 from 1,476 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Amistad?
In the United States, Amistad is free to watch on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Cast
- Morgan Freeman as Theodore Joadson
- Nigel Hawthorne as Martin Van Buren
- Anthony Hopkins as John Quincy Adams
- Djimon Hounsou as Cinque
- Matthew McConaughey as Roger Sherman Baldwin
- David Paymer as Secretary John Forsyth
- Pete Postlethwaite as Holabird
- Stellan Skarsgård as Tappan
- Razaaq Adoti as Yamba
- Abu Bakaar Fofanah as Fala
- Anna Paquin as Queen Isabella
- Tomas Milian as Calderon
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Sources
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