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Lincoln

Name: Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2012-11-09
Duration: 150 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader

2012 · 2h 30m · History, Drama

IMDb 7.3 Metacritic 87 RT 90%

Watch it tonight if you're in the mood for meaty historical drama with substance—Spielberg's direction and Daniel Day-Lewis's transformative performance make this a genuinely gripping exploration of Lincoln's final chapter, not a stuffy history lesson. Skip it only if you need pure escapism; this is slow-burn prestige cinema that demands your full attention.

Plot

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader

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