Lincoln

2012 · 150 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.8 (4,184 votes)

Dir. Steven Spielberg · Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook · Music John Williams

“The hours that changed history.”

HistoryDrama

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.

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This is a deeply immersive journey into the gravitas of a nation's turning point. It feels like witnessing history unfold through intense political maneuvering and profound moral conviction, underscored by a sense of immense responsibility and the weight of human destiny. It's a powerful, intellectually rich experience.

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