Invictus (2009)
PG-13 11 Dec 2009 • Biography, Drama, History • 2h 14m
This movie tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the Captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon) to help unite their country. Newly-elected President 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 run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
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Language:
English, Afrikaans, Maori, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 38 nominations total
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
74
DVD Release Date:
23 Oct 2011
Box Office Total:
$37,491,364