Invictus Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.

Last modified: Apr. 12, 2010

Invictus

Director: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Morgan Freeman • Matt Damon • Robert Hobbs • Langley Kirkwood • Tony Kgoroge

PG-13 Drama N/A

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

Plot: The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.

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A look at Invictus behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Clint Eastwood last helmed Juror No. 2 and Cry Macho. The film's writer Anthony Peckham last penned Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and The Book of Eli.

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Mace Neufeld Productions
Revelations Entertainment
Spyglass Media Group

Based on the upcoming book, "The Human Factor: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed the World," by John Carlin.

Oct 2009

Changed Invictus movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2009

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2009

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief strong language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.
Also known as: Untitled Clint Eastwood Project, Long Walk to Freedom, Playing the Enemy, The Human Factor
Language: English

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Invictus was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 11 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 2,125 theaters. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Princess and the Frog, Did You Hear About the Morgans? and The Lovely Bones.