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Invictus

2009 · 134 min · Director: Clint Eastwood

Invictus (2009) is a history drama, directed by Clint Eastwood. It stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. The film is based on a true story. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What Invictus Is About

Clint Eastwood's 2009 film is set in South Africa after apartheid. Mandela wants to use the rugby team to bring the country together. For most of the country that team is a symbol of the division. The film tells politics through sport; the narrative moves towards the 1995 world cup and ties its close to the match. Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon were nominated. It rests on real events. The tone is hopeful. Who it's for: those who like true story adaptations and sports drama. Who it's not for: viewers expecting apartheid treated in depth; the film gives its focus to the match.

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What is Invictus about?

Clint Eastwood's 2009 film is set in South Africa after apartheid. Mandela wants to use the rugby team to bring the country together.

Where can I watch Invictus?

Invictus is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Invictus?

Invictus runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did Invictus come out?

Invictus was released in 2009.

Who directed Invictus?

Invictus was directed by Clint Eastwood.

Who stars in Invictus?

Invictus stars Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng.

What is Invictus's rating?

Invictus holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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