Endgame (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Endgame is a drama and crime film directed by Pete Travis, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. The time is the late '80s, a crucial period in the history of South Africa. President P.W. Botha is hanging on to power by a thread as the African National Congress (ANC) takes up arms against apartheid and the country tumbles toward insurrection. A British mining concern is convinced that their interests would be better served in a stable South Africa and they quietly dispatch Michael Young, their head of public affairs, to open an unofficial dialogue between the bitter rivals. Assembling a reluctant yet brilliant team to pave the way to reconciliation by confronting obstacles that initially seem insurmountable, Young places his trust in ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner philosophy professor Willie Esterhuyse. It is their empathy that will ultimately serve as the catalyst for change by proving more powerful than the terrorist bombs that threaten to disrupt the peaceful dialogue.

Who’s in it. Endgame stars Amelia Bullmore as Gill, Chiwetel Ejiofor as President Thabo Mbeki, William Hurt as Professor Will Esterhuyse and Mark Strong as Dr. Niel Barnard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Endgame has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Endgame page.

If you liked it. Fans of Endgame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.