Invictus (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Invictus is a drama and history film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 134 minutes. “His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newly elected President Nelson 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 rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
Who’s in it. Invictus stars Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela, Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar, Tony Kgoroge as Jason Tshabalala and Patrick Mofokeng as Linga Moonsamy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Invictus has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $122.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invictus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invictus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invictus (2009)?
- In US, Invictus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invictus worth watching?
- Invictus holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Invictus?
- Invictus stars Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng and Matt Stern.
- When was Invictus released?
- Invictus was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.