• Lincoln (2012)

    With the nation embroiled in still another year with the high death count of Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) brings the full measure of his passion, humanity and political skill to what would become his defining legacy: to end the war and permanently abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment. Having great courage, acumen and moral fortitude, Lincoln pushes forward to compel the nation, and those in government who oppose him, to aim toward a greater good for all mankind.

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Lincoln
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Release Date: November 9th, 2012

DVD Release Date: March 26th, 2013

PG-13 |2 hr 29 min

Plot Summary

With the nation embroiled in still another year with the high death count of Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) brings the full measure of his passion, humanity and political skill to what would become his defining legacy: to end the war and permanently abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment. Having great courage, acumen and moral fortitude, Lincoln pushes forward to compel the nation, and those in government who oppose him, to aim toward a greater good for all mankind.

Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, Lee Pace

Director: Steven Spielberg

Genres: Historical drama , Biography

Production Co: Kennedy/Marshall, Amblin Entertainment

Distributors: DreamWorks SKG

Keywords: Intense , Rise , Son , Inspiring , Underdog ,

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 88
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    Never mind a few misguided casting choices; Lincoln is exceptionally good, elevated by a preternatural star turn, and by the energy and invention its director displays in telling a story that doesn't rely on action and special effects. show more

  • 80
    Todd McCarthyThe Hollywood Reporter

    Tony Kushner's densely packed script has been directed by Spielberg in an efficient, unpretentious way that suggests Michael Curtiz at Warner Bros. in the 1940s, right down to the rogue's gallery of great character actors in a multitude of bewhiskered supporting roles backing up a first-rate leading performance by Daniel Day-Lewis. show more

  • 100
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    Mr. Day-Lewis works famously, and phenomenally, from the inside out. The mystery at the core of his gorgeous performance, which is enhanced by Mr. Kushner's script, has to do with his masterly grasp of Lincoln's quicksilver spirit. show more

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Awards

Nominated Best Director - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2013)
Nominated Sound Mixing
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2013)
Nominated Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2013)
Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2013)
Nominated Best Picture
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2013)
Nominated Cinematography
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Make Up and Hair
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Nominated Supporting Actress
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Nominated Directing
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Production Design
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Winner Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Costume Design
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Nominated Film Editing
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Winner Art Direction
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Costume Design
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Cinematography
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Original Music
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Nominated Supporting Actor
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Nominated Music (Original Score)
Oscars Academy Awards (2012)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2013)
Nominated Best Motion Picture - Drama
Golden Globes (2013)
Nominated Adapted Screenplay
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)
Nominated Film
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2013)