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Amistad

“Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.”

★ 7.0(1,419)19972h 35m

Amistad is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, JustWatch TV and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steven Spielberg
Release date: 1997-12-10
Runtime: 2h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $44,229,441
Budget: $36,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures

Amistad — trailer

About Amistad

Amistad is a 1997 movie in the Drama, History and Mystery genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne and Anthony Hopkins. It has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,419 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Amistad in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Theodore Joadson

Nigel Hawthorne

Martin Van Buren

Anthony Hopkins

John Quincy Adams

Djimon Hounsou

Cinque

Matthew McConaughey

Roger Sherman Baldwin

David Paymer

Secretary John Forsyth

Pete Postlethwaite

Holabird

Stellan Skarsgård

Tappan

Razaaq Adoti

Yamba

Abu Bakaar Fofanah

Fala

Anna Paquin

Queen Isabella

Tomas Milian

Calderon

Themes & keywords

mutinycubasentenceslaveryhistorical figuretall shipslave trade

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Amistad in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Amistad on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, JustWatch TV and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Amistad on Netflix?+

Amistad is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.

How long is Amistad?+

Amistad has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).

Who stars in Amistad?+

Amistad stars Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou and Matthew McConaughey.

When did Amistad come out?+

Amistad is a 1997 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

What genre is Amistad?+

Amistad is Drama, History and Mystery film.

Who directed Amistad?+

Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg.