Release Date: Friday, November 9, 2012 Limited
During President Lincoln's tumultuous final months in office, he pursues a course of action to end the Civil War, unite the country and abolish slavery.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Sally Field • Daniel Day-Lewis • Tommy Lee Jones • Joseph Gordon-Levitt • Hal Holbrook
PG-13 Biography N/A
During President Lincoln's tumultuous final months in office, he pursues a course of action to end the Civil War, unite the country and abolish slavery.
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The film's director Steven Spielberg last directed The Fabelmans and Jaws. The film's writer Paul Webb last wrote Selma and Four Knights.
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Lincoln was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 9, 2012. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Skyfall, Citadel and Dangerous Liaisons. As a limited release, Lincoln was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.
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