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In the summer of 1839, on a stormy night off the coast of Cuba, 53 Africans held captive in the cramped cargo holds of the Spanish slave ship La Amistad break free of their shackles. Led by Cinque, they arm themselves, take control of the ship and reclaim their freedom. They have one goal: to return to Africa. Without the .. Read more

Starring	Morgan Freeman, Matthew McConaughey, Nigel Hawthorne, Arliss Howard
Director	Steven Spielberg
Genres	Drama

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- Earnest and dogged, well meaning but too often dramatically inert, this tells a true story from a white viewpoint, in which the slaves remain exotic accessories to the real conflict, which takes place in courtrooms.
- 30679
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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- - 19
  - 3
  Highly recommended
  
  A movie that deals with the conflict between the rule of law and the wishes of politicians. Dull? Not at all. Watch this and see how much, or how little, has ... read more »
  
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  - David Brown
  - Dartford, England
  - 10 Jul 2004 at 11:42
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  - 0
  humbling story which should be told to all
  
  this is a must-see film, of the importance of Schindler's List. It depicts the hypocrisy and selfishness displayed by the western world for centuries and ... read more »
  
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- - plopnbetty
  - 2 reviews
  - 06 Nov 2011 at 21:29
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  The film AMISTAD
  
  I thought this film was well researched and the acting was excellent, but at times I lost the plot of the storyline. It was too long at 2 hrs 28 mins however it... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 27 Aug 2011 at 15:56
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  - 0
  Amistad review
  
  I felt that the film truely portrayed what went on all those years ago. The story line was fast moving and gripping. Well done to the producer/director and all ... read more »
  
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- - Tulip123
  - 4 reviews
  - 19 Aug 2011 at 19:15
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  Amistad (1997)
  
  A movie that deals with the conflict between the rule of law and the wishes of politicians. Dull? Not at all. Watch this and see how much, or how little, has ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 17 Jul 2011 at 19:58
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  Really good
  
  A beautiful film.... really good. Sad and upsetting.... but well done and exciting to watch..... often poignant and thoughtful ...... it protrays the depths ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Jun 2011 at 23:21
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  - 0
  Le Amistad
  
  I did not know that this was a true story. The best film that I have seen Matthew McConaughey in. Well acted by Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins. Sometimes a ... read more »
  
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  - 21 May 2011 at 16:18
- - 2
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  a startling reliasation of the horror of slavery
  
  i had to watch this one bause it is a true drama based on the black holocust that is slavery this film tells it from the slaverys side how they were tortued and... read more »
  
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- 931919
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  - London
  - 15 Oct 2010 at 15:45
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  Amistad about the slave trade
  
  This film starts off a little difficult to follow but is worth persevering with. The acting is great and the story harrowing and thought provoking about the ... read more »
  
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- - john316kl
  - 7 reviews
  - York
  - 03 Oct 2010 at 15:36
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  - 1
  Up there with Glory
  
  The history I have read is a little shaky in relation to the importance of the court case and its after effects. What isn't shaky is the direction and the ... read more »
  
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- - brokenking
  - 210 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 29 Sep 2010 at 13:50
- - 0
  - 2
  GRIM...
  
  ...despite the harrowing reality of the subject matter, this film failed to hold my interest especially with the sub-titles.
  
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  - south coast ~ UK
  - 12 May 2010 at 21:28
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- - 19
  - 3
  Highly recommended
  
  A movie that deals with the conflict between the rule of law and the wishes of politicians. Dull? Not at all. Watch this and see how much, or how little, has ... read more »
  
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  - David Brown
  - Dartford, England
  - 10 Jul 2004 at 11:42
- - 7
  - 1
  a tragic tale
  
  I remember watching this a few years ago and it still waters the eye to remember it. The full horror is given to you here leaving nothing to the imagination of ... read more »
  
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- - eagle230805
  - Hampshire
  - 27 Feb 2006 at 16:28
- - 7
  - 3
  February 18th 2007
  
  Good at begining but got fed-up with all subtitles,stuck it for half an hour then turned it off.
  
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- - Kathleen
  - Morecambe Nr Blackpool
  - 19 Feb 2007 at 09:55
- - 3
  - 2
  Well produced story
  
  In enjoyed this movie immensely. It was well directed and acted, and gave an understanding of the historic concept of the period. I would recommend this to ... read more »
  
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  - Southampton, England
  - 02 Nov 2005 at 08:42
- - 2
  - 0
  a startling reliasation of the horror of slavery
  
  i had to watch this one bause it is a true drama based on the black holocust that is slavery this film tells it from the slaverys side how they were tortued and... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 15 Oct 2010 at 15:45
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  Beautiful Film
  
  There are many words I can use to describe this film, emotional, strong, interesting and educational are just some of them. This film is great and fantastic on... read more »
  
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- - lollypie75
  - 119 reviews
  - Harlow
  - 23 Feb 2009 at 09:10
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  - 0
  NEVER expect to be pleasantly surprised...
  
  I was expecting to be deeply moved, have my perceptions of right & wrong challenged and all that sort of thing, but instead I was a bit offended by the ... read more »
  
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- - AverageLee
  - 12 reviews
  - Bolton
  - 09 Mar 2009 at 11:06
- - 1
  - 0
  very enjoyable film
  
  this film was highly thought provoking and enjoyable - one of the best that i have seen recently - one for the library
  
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- - pete11r
  - 6 reviews
  - Mitcham
  - 24 Mar 2010 at 11:44
- - 1
  - 0
  Le Amistad
  
  I did not know that this was a true story. The best film that I have seen Matthew McConaughey in. Well acted by Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins. Sometimes a ... read more »
  
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- 995393
- - a customer
  - 21 May 2011 at 16:18
- - 3
  - 3
  How has man changed?
  
  A superb film which depicts man's inhumanity. Do not be put off by the initial gory bits as this film tells excellently of the realities of the slave trade ... read more »
  
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- - Bayleaf
  - 14 reviews
  - Bude, Cornwall
  - 11 Aug 2004 at 22:42

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Critics' reviews
- Earnest and dogged, well meaning but too often dramatically inert, this tells a true story from a white viewpoint, in which the slaves remain exotic accessories to the real conflict, which takes place in courtrooms.
- 30679
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- "...It has excellent cinematography....Djimon Hounsou gives the film a strong visual focus as he radiates extraordinary presence and fury..."
- 8532
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- For all its good intentions, Spielberg's fact-based film about African slaves fighting for their lives and freedom in... read more on Time Out
- 43850
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...A monumentally impressive achievement and further proof of Spielberg's ongoing maturation as an artist..."
- 8531
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Sheer power, moral and otherwise. It possesses a massively majestic hero..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
- 8533
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  In the summer of 1839, on a stormy night off the coast of Cuba, 53 Africans held captive in the cramped cargo holds of the Spanish slave ship La Amistad break free of their shackles. Led by Cinque, they arm themselves, take control of the ship and reclaim their freedom. They have one goal: to ...