Plot & Details
From director Clint Eastwood, 'Invictus' tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country.
Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 134min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 12/11/2009
- DVD Release Date: 05/18/2010
- Distributor(s): Warner Bros.
- Director(s): Clint Eastwood
- Starring: Morgan Freeman , Matt Damon , Tony Kgoroge , Julian Lewis Jones , Adjoa Andoh
- Themes: Race Relations,Underdogs,Heads of State
- Tone: Earnest,Stirring,Inspiring
- Keywords: Apartheid,President,South-Africa,mistrust,political-prisoner,rugby,social-change,team,underdog
- Country of Origin: USA (12-11-2009)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Morgan Freeman | Nominated |
| 2009 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Matt Damon | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | Clint Eastwood | Nominated |
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Matt Damon | Nominated |
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Morgan Freeman | Nominated |
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