Mandela (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1987, Mandela is a drama and tv movie film directed by Philip Saville, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa's first Black President, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership in negotiating a bloodless revolution in that country.
Who’s in it. Mandela stars Danny Glover as Nelson Mandela, Alfre Woodard as Winnie Mandela, Warren Clarke as Swanepoel and Allan Corduner as Benny.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Mandela has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandela tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandela (1987)?
- In US, Mandela is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandela worth watching?
- Mandela holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandela?
- Mandela stars Danny Glover, Alfre Woodard, Warren Clarke and Allan Corduner.
- When was Mandela released?
- Mandela was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.