Mandela(1996)
Son of Africa, Father of a Nation
Mandela Synopsis
A documentary that chronicles the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela. Mandela is probably best known for his 27 years of imprisonment, and for bringing an end to apartheid. But this film also sheds light on the little-known early period of Mandela's life.
Mandela (1996) is a documentary and history film directed by Angus Gibson, released on October 11, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, F.W. de Klerk and Eugène Terre'Blanche. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Angus Gibson
- Writers:
- Bo Widerberg
- Producers:
- Jonathan Demme, Jo Menell, Edward Saxon
- Cinematographer:
- Dewald Aukema
- Composer:
- Hugh Masekela
- Production:
- Clinica Estetico, Island Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Mandela (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mandela before you stream it.
Mandela Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nelson Mandela
as Self
Winnie Mandela
as Self
F.W. de Klerk
as Self
- Eugène Terre'Blanche
Eugène Terre'Blanche
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Angus Gibson, written by Bo Widerberg, produced by Jonathan Demme, Jo Menell and Edward Saxon.
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Mandela Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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Mandela – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mandela online?
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Mandela (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mandela?
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The main cast of Mandela (1996) includes Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, F.W. de Klerk and Eugène Terre'Blanche. The film was directed by Angus Gibson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mandela released?
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Mandela was released on October 11, 1996 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Mandela worth watching?
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Mandela (1996) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mandela?
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Yes. The official Mandela trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.