Film · 2014
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Directed by Justin Chadwick · starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris and Tony Kgoroge
- 2 h 19 min
- 12
- Biography · Drama · History
UK
South Africa
- Released in the UK 2 January 2014
- 7.0 Users7 votes
Synopsis
Biopic based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society.
Where to watch Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 139 min2 hours and 19 minutes
- Box office
- £3.1min UK
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes).
- When was Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 2 January 2014.
- Who directed Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- Justin Chadwick.
- Who is in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- It stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge and Riaad Moosa.
- Where can I watch Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video and on buy on Apple TV.
- How much did Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom make?
- It took £3.1 million in UK.
Cast
Full cast (16)-
Idris Elba Nelson Mandela
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Naomie Harris Winnie Madikizela
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Tony Kgoroge Walter Sisulu
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Riaad Moosa Ahmed Kathrada
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Fana Mokoena Govan Mbeki
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Jamie Bartlett James Gregory
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Deon Lotz Kobie Coetzee
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Jason Cope Lieutenant Swanepoel
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Warrick Grier Prison Commander
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Walter Cronkite Self - Reporter
- Director
- Justin Chadwick
- Writers
- William Nicholson
- Producers
- Brian Cox, Harvey Weinstein
Videos and trailers
All 3 videosPhotos and posters
All 40 photosReviews
7.0 7 votes
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- ≤529 %
Box office
Weekend by weekend-
UK £3.1m
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2014 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 2014 1 of 3 nominations Won: Best Original Song - Motion Picture
- BAFTA Awards 2014 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 30 songsIf you liked Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
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