Invictus (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Invictus is a 2009 biographical drama starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. It is based on Playing the Enemy by John Carlin. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $122.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- Based on
- Playing the Enemy by John Carlin
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Invictus About?
The premise of Invictus without spoilers, adapted from Playing the Enemy by John Carlin. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the end of apartheid, President Nelson Mandela seeks to unite a racially divided nation. He uses the 1995 Rugby World Cup as an opportunity to foster reconciliation, partnering with Francois Pienaar, the team’s captain. Mandela’s belief in the power of sport inspires hope and pride, and the team embarks on an improbable journey to win the championship and heal South Africa.
Invictus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- south africa
- year 1995
- haka
- nelson mandela
- rugby
- president
- apartheid
- rugby team
- release from prison
- 1990s
- no opening credits
- street celebration
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- crowd
- cheering crowd
- title based on poem
- racism
- pretoria south africa
- political party
- poem
- johannesburg south africa
- ethnic diversity
- black president
- birth of a nation
- stadium
- sports star
- sports history
- sports fan
- rugby player
- prison cell
- national anthem
- archive footage
- one word title
- based on true story
- watching tv
- cape town south africa
- africa
- rugby union
- performance finale
- car
- german car
- bmw 7
- japanese car
- toyota camry
- bus
- 20th century
- idealist
- idealism
- fighting the system
- underdog sport
- mission
Where to Watch Invictus
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Invictus Cast
Morgan Freeman leads the cast, with Matt Damon.
Invictus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Invictus 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 77% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 72% User score
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Invictus Plot Summary
What happens in Invictus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Invictus begins with the dramatic release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990, marking a pivotal moment after nearly 26 years of imprisonment on Robben Island for orchestrating acts against the South African government. His freedom heralds the decline of apartheid in South Africa, leading to his victorious election as the nation’s new leader. During his inauguration, he delivers an inspiring speech aimed at unifying the fragmented populace, which is starkly divided along racial lines between Afrikaners and various black tribes, including the Zulu, Xhosa, and Bapedi. This victory sparks celebrations among the black community, while many white Afrikaners and Zulu feel a sense of loss in their nation.
Full summary
The whole story of Invictus, scene by scene
Invictus Box Office & Budget
Invictus grossed $122.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $37.5 million came from the US and Canada and $84.9 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$122.4M
2.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $37.5M
- International
- $84.9M
- Budget
- $60M
Invictus Awards & Nominations
Invictus was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 11 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2010.
11 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2010 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Morgan Freeman
- Nominated Best Director – Clint Eastwood
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Matt Damon
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Golden Globes 2010 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Morgan Freeman
- Nominated Best Director – Clint Eastwood
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Matt Damon
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Morgan Freeman
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Matt Damon
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Oscars 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Morgan Freeman
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Matt Damon
Invictus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Invictus.
How Well Do You Know Invictus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Invictus
17 cars on screen, including the 1995 BMW 7 E38 and the 1992 Toyota Camry.
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1992 Toyota Camry Important role -
1995 Volvo B10 M Important role -
1997 Toyota Tazz Minor role
Invictus Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Invictus - L'invincibile” and “Непокоренный”.
- Also known as
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- Invictus - L'invincibile
- Непокоренный
- Yenilmez
- 打不倒的勇者
- インビクタス／負けざる者たち
- Invicto
- インビクタス／負けざる者たち：2009
- Invictus - Unbezwungen
- Непокорённый
- Invictus - A Legyőzhetetlen
- Invictus - De oövervinneliga
- 成事在人
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- Invictus: Neporažený
- Непобедиви
- Invictus - Voittamaton
- Invictus - Niepokonany
- אינוויקטוס
- Ανίκητος
- 우리가 꿈꾸는 기적: 인빅터스
- Непідкорений
- Несломим
- Nenugalimas
- Neînfrântul
- Invictus - de uovervinnelige
- Bất Khuất
- อินวิคตัส ไร้เทียมทาน, დაუმორჩილებელი
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Movies Like Invictus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Mandela and Mandela.
Invictus FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Invictus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Invictus?
Invictus runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Invictus released?
Invictus was released on December 11, 2009.
Who is in the cast of Invictus?
Invictus stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.
Where can I watch Invictus?
In the US, Invictus is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Invictus make at the box office?
Invictus grossed $122.4 million worldwide ($37.5 million domestic, $84.9 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Invictus rated?
Invictus has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Invictus based on a book?
Yes. Invictus is adapted from Playing the Enemy by John Carlin.
Was Invictus nominated for any awards?
Invictus received 11 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
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