Lincoln (2012)

  • PG-13
  • 10/08/2012 (US)
  • History, Drama
  • 2h 29m

Overview

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Steven Spielberg

Director

Tony Kushner

Screenplay

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis's headshot

Daniel Day-Lewis

Abraham Lincoln
Sally Field's headshot

Sally Field

Mary Todd Lincoln
David Strathairn's headshot

David Strathairn

William Seward
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's headshot

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Robert Lincoln
James Spader's headshot

James Spader

W.N. Bilbo
Hal Holbrook's headshot

Hal Holbrook

Preston Blair
Tommy Lee Jones's headshot

Tommy Lee Jones

Thaddeus Stevens
John Hawkes's headshot

John Hawkes

Robert Latham

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