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Lincoln
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course o…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Lincoln.
MoviHero lists November 9, 2012 as the release date for Lincoln. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln, David Strathairn as William Seward, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Lincoln. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 9, 2012
GenresDrama · History
Runtime2h 30m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastDaniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln, David Strathairn as William Seward, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Lincoln
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Lincoln right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Lincoln runs 2h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 4,193 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Lincoln
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“This is a flat out great movie. I first watched it several years ago and enjoyed it, so recently I noticed it on the IMDB…”
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“With so many good actors in this film I was really expecting so much more.”
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“It lacked a big deal of rhythm but the revision of the history and, specially, the great performance by Day-Lewis makes it a movie worth…”
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“With the American civil war looking like it might finally be drawing to a close, President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) is increasingly turning his attention…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Do you think we choose the times into which we are born? Or do we fit the times we are born into?”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Steven SpielbergDirector
Tony KushnerWriter
Steven SpielbergProducer
Kathleen KennedyProducer
Daniel Day-LewisAbraham Lincoln
Sally FieldMary Todd Lincoln
David StrathairnWilliam Seward
Joseph Gordon-LevittRobert Lincoln
James SpaderW.N. Bilbo
Hal HolbrookPreston Blair
Tommy Lee JonesThaddeus Stevens
John HawkesRobert Latham
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherRobert LincolnRobert Lincoln appears in Lincoln (2012).Open character guide otherAbraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln appears in Lincoln (2012).Open character guide otherWilliam SewardWilliam Seward appears in Lincoln (2012).Open character guide otherMary Todd LincolnMary Todd Lincoln appears in Lincoln (2012).Open character guide otherW.N. BilboW.N. Bilbo appears in Lincoln (2012).Open character guide
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