Invictus
"His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion."
Originally released in 2009. Invictus is a drama/history film. directed by Clint Eastwood. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, and Tony Kgoroge
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4,268 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$122.4M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $122,400,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Spyglass Entertainment
- Revelations Entertainment
- Malpaso Productions
- Liberty Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Invictus?
Invictus was directed by Clint Eastwood.
How long is Invictus?
Invictus has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Invictus released?
Invictus was released on December 11, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Invictus?
The main cast of Invictus includes Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng, Matt Stern.
Is Invictus worth watching?
Invictus has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,268 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.