Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a drama and history film directed by Justin Chadwick, running about 141 minutes. “It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Who’s in it. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom stars Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, Naomie Harris as Winnie Madikizela, Tony Kgoroge as Walter Sisulu and Riaad Moosa as Ahmed Kathrada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)?
- In US, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom worth watching?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa and Fana Mokoena.
- When was Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom released?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.