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Lincoln(2012)
The hours that changed history.
6.8(4,139)2h 30m2012-11-09
HistoryDrama
Lincoln Synopsis
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.
Lincoln (2012) is a history and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, released on November 9, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4,139 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers:
- Tony Kushner, Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Producers:
- Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg
- Cinematographer:
- Janusz Kamiński
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant, Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Dune Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $65,000,000
- Revenue:
- $275,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Lincoln (2012) Trailer
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Lincoln Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Lincoln.
Trailer
Trailer
Daniel Day-Lewis winning Best Actor for "Lincoln"
Featurette
Academy Conversations: Lincoln
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Lincoln (2012) "The Art of Lincoln"
Behind the Scenes
Lincoln Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
as Abraham Lincoln
Sally Field
as Mary Todd Lincoln
David Strathairn
as William Seward
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Robert Lincoln
James Spader
as W.N. Bilbo
Hal Holbrook
as Preston Blair
Tommy Lee Jones
as Thaddeus Stevens
John Hawkes
as Robert Latham
Jackie Earle Haley
as Alexander Stephens
Bruce McGill
as Edwin Stanton
Tim Blake Nelson
as Richard Schell
Joseph Cross
as John Hay
Key crew
Directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Tony Kushner and Doris Kearns Goodwin, produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg.
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Lincoln Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4,139 ratings.
Andres Gomez
7/10It lacked a big deal of rhythm but the revision of the history and, specially, the great performance by Day-Lewis makes it a movie worth watching.
Reviewed on February 13, 2015
Peter McGinn
9/10This is a flat out great movie. I first watched it several years ago and enjoyed it, so recently I noticed it on the IMDB streaming service and decided to watch it again. I still think it is great. I guess I had forgotten that it was a Spielberg film, so why wouldn’t it be great? It was many years in the making and was partially based on Doris Goodwin Kearns excellent non-fiction book Team of Rivals. The cast is…
Reviewed on November 13, 2020
CinemaSerf
7/10With the American civil war looking like it might finally be drawing to a close, President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) is increasingly turning his attention to the passing of the 13th amendment to the constitution. This will not only vindicate the whole point of his fighting the war in the first place, but will enshrine legally the prohibition of any person owning anyone else, or of forcing them into a life…
Reviewed on February 8, 2025
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Lincoln – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lincoln online?
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Lincoln (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lincoln?
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The main cast of Lincoln (2012) includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Spader. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lincoln released?
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Lincoln was released on November 9, 2012 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Lincoln worth watching?
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Lincoln (2012) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4,139 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lincoln?
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