Release Date
November 29, 2013 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
March 18, 2014 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Justin Chadwick
Writer
William Nicholson
Cast
Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Zolani Mkiva, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Deon Lotz, Terry Pheto
Studio
Running Time
146 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of violence and disturbing images, sexual content and brief strong language
"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" is 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.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Sometimes it's best not to listen to others. You should always listen to me, of course, but others... never be beholden to their opinions 100% of the time. I was told by multiple people that Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was boring and bland, and the fact that the movie failed to catch on with critics or audiences despite its theatrical release coincidentally coinciding with Nelson Mandela's death, reinforced my belief that the biopic was worth skipping. Full movie review »
