Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a 2013 biographical drama directed by Justin Chadwick, starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris and Robert Hobbs. It is based on Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $28 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- Justin Chadwick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom About?
The premise of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom without spoilers, adapted from Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Growing up in rural South Africa, Nelson Mandela's life took a transformative turn as he joined the fight against apartheid. Rising to prominence within the African National Congress Youth League, he became a symbol of hope and resistance, leading to his imprisonment for 26 years on Robben Island. Despite enduring harsh conditions, his resolve remained unbroken, and in 1994, his unwavering spirit ultimately led to his release and the dawn of a new, democratic era for his nation as its first president.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- south african politics
- political repression
- institutional racism
- nelson mandela
- apartheid
- south africa
- incarceration
- repression
- reference to frederik willem de klerk
- injustice
- censorship
- loss of mother
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- loss of son
- archive footage
- prison warden
- prison guard
- ends with real life photos
- political prisoner
- prison cell
- black president
- political party
- negotiation
- release from prison
- husband wife relationship
- prison life
- freedom fighter
- racism
- oppression
- prison
- death of mother
- death of son
- based on true story
- based on book
- africa
- president
- resistance
- argument
- letter
- telegram
- reunion
- street celebration
- crowd
- push ups
- workout
- ex prisoner
- cheering crowd
- guilty verdict
- verdict
- courtroom
- fugitive
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Cast
Idris Elba leads the cast, with Naomie Harris and Robert Hobbs. Directed by Justin Chadwick; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Justin Chadwick
Also Starring in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Plot Summary
What happens in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Based on the autobiography of South African President Nelson Mandela, portrayed by Idris Elba, this film chronicles his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in the fight against apartheid. Born into a middle-class Xhosa family, Mandela undergoes a traditional coming-of-age ceremony and later studies law, becoming a barrister in Johannesburg in 1942. In a society rife with racial injustice, he takes on cases aimed at defending innocent native Africans wrongfully accused by a biased judicial system. His anger escalates when a close friend dies in police custody, bringing to light the brutal realities faced by his community.
Full summary
The whole story of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, scene by scene
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Box Office
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom grossed $28 million worldwide. $8.3 million came from the US and Canada and $19.7 million (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28M
- US & Canada
- $8.3M
- International
- $19.7M
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Awards & Nominations
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2014, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win6 nominations4 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2014 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Idris Elba
- Nominated Best Original Score
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Critics' Choice 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Song
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BAFTA 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding British Film
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Oscars 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Official Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom UK Teaser Trailer
How Well Do You Know Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
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What is the primary focus of the movie 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'?
Cars in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
60 cars on screen, including the 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster and the 1980 Ford Cortina MkV.
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1954 Land-Rover 86'' Series I Important role
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Mandela - Un long chemin vers la liberté” and “曼德拉：自由之路”.
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- Mandela - Un long chemin vers la liberté
- 曼德拉：自由之路
- Μαντέλα: Ο Δρόμος Προς Την Ελευθερία
- Mandela: La lunga strada verso la libertà
- Mandela: Longo Caminho Para a Liberdade
- Mandela: Del mito al hombre
- Mandela Long Walk to Freedom
- ماندلا: راه طولانی به آزادی
- ماندلا: راه بلند آزادی
- Долгая дорога к свободе
- Mandela : Un long chemin vers la liberté
- Mandela, del mito al hombre
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- Mandela - Der lange Weg zur Freiheit
- Mandela: Długa droga do wolności
- Mandela: Dlouhá cesta ke svobodě
- Mandela: Özgürlüğe Giden Uzun Yol
- Mandela: Vejen til frihed
- 曼德拉
- Mandela: Hosszú út a szabadságig
- Mandela - Vägen till frihet
- מנדלה: הדרך הארוכה אל החופש
- Mandela: O Caminho para a Liberdade
- 만델라 : 롱 워크 투 프리덤
- Мандела: Дългият път към свободата
- マンデラ 自由への長い道
- Mandela: Lungul drum spre libertate
- Mandela, el llarg camí a la llibertat
- 曼德拉 自由之路
- Mandela: Ilgas kelias į laisvę
- 曼德拉：漫漫自由路
- Mandela: Pitkä tie vapauteen
- Мандела: Довга дорога до свободи
- Mandela: Un long chemin vers la liberté
- Mandela: El largo camino hacia la libertad
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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom released?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was released on November 29, 2013.
Who directed Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was directed by Justin Chadwick.
More films by Justin Chadwick Who is in the cast of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris and Robert Hobbs, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom make at the box office?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom grossed $28 million worldwide ($8.3 million domestic, $19.7 million international).
How is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom rated?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom based on a book?
Yes. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is adapted from Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela.
What awards did Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom win?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 2014.
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