Where to Watch Amistad (1997) in the UK

What it's about

Amistad is the name of a slave ship travelling from Cuba to the U.S. in 1839. It is carrying a cargo of Africans who have been sold into slavery in Cuba, taken on board, and chained in the cargo hold of the ship. As the ship is crossing from Cuba to the U.S., Cinque (Djimon Hounsou), who was a tribal leader in Africa, leads a mutiny and takes over the ship. They continue to sail, hoping to find their way back to Africa. Instead, they are misdirected and when they reach the United States, they are imprisoned as runaway slaves. They don't speak a word of English, and it seems like they are doomed to die for killing their captors when an abolitionist lawyer decides to take their case, arguing that they were free citizens of another country and not slaves at all. The case finally gets to the Supreme Court, where John Quincy Adams (Sir Anthony Hopkins) makes an impassioned and eloquent plea for their release.

Cast and crew

Director

Steven Spielberg

Writer

David Franzoni

Starring

Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Hopkins

Details

Release date

Dec 25, 1997

Language

English, Mende, Spanish, Portuguese

Country

United States

Box office

$44,229,441

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 11 wins & 44 nominations total

Where to Watch Amistad (1997) in the UK — common questions

Where to watch Amistad in the United Kingdom?

We have not confirmed a streaming, rental, or purchase option for Amistad in the United Kingdom.

Can I stream Amistad or do I have to rent it in the United Kingdom?

We have not confirmed a subscription, rental, or purchase option for Amistad in the United Kingdom.

Can I watch Amistad for free in the United Kingdom?

We have not confirmed a free option for Amistad in the United Kingdom.