Mandela (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1996, Mandela is a history and documentary film directed by Angus Gibson, running about 118 minutes. “Son of Africa, Father of a Nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mandela stars Nelson Mandela as Himself, Tim Pigott-Smith as Himself - Narrator, Winnie Mandela as Herself and F.W. de Klerk as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mandela has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandela tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandela (1996)?
- In US, Mandela is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandela worth watching?
- Mandela holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandela?
- Mandela stars Nelson Mandela, Tim Pigott-Smith, Winnie Mandela, F.W. de Klerk and Eugene Terre'Blanche.
- When was Mandela released?
- Mandela was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.