Amistad (1997) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Amistad is a drame, mystère and histoire film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 155 minutes. “Les hommes naissent et demeurent libres et égaux en droits. Le combat continue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. En 1839, "La Amistad", navire espagnol transportant des esclaves africains, est pris dans une violente tempête au large de Cuba. Une cinquantaine de prisonniers réussissent à se libérer et se retournent contre leurs bourreaux, qu'ils passent par les armes. Cinqué, leur leader, oblige le capitaine à les ramener en Afrique, mais celui-ci, profitant de son ignorance, met le cap sur l’Amérique. Emprisonnés, les mutins vont être défendus par deux fervents abolitionnistes, Theodore Joadson et Lewis Tappan, qui engagent un jeune avocat: Roger Baldwin.
Who’s in it. Amistad stars Morgan Freeman as Theodore Joadson, Matthew McConaughey as Roger Sherman Baldwin, Anthony Hopkins as John Quincy Adams and Djimon Hounsou as Cinque, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Amistad has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $44.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amistad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amistad tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Amistad (1997)?
- In États-Unis, Amistad is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amistad worth watching?
- Amistad holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, mystère and histoire. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amistad?
- Amistad stars Morgan Freeman, Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou and Nigel Hawthorne.
- When was Amistad released?
- Amistad was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.