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Lincoln

2012 · 2h 30m · History · Drama

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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 o…

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WHAT 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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82/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITThe 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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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a conflict-driven story shaped by war and its human cost
02A substantial 150-minute commitment and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.8/10 TMDB audience score across 4,136 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch Lincoln?

Lincoln belongs in your night if you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a substantial 150-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 8/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war
02you want a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01war or combat is heavier than what you want tonight
02you do not have room for a 150-minute movie tonight
03you need a movie that can work with divided attention

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Steven Spielberg portrait
Steven SpielbergDirector
Daniel Day-Lewis portrait
Daniel Day-LewisAbraham Lincoln
Sally Field portrait
Sally FieldMary Todd Lincoln
David Strathairn portrait
David StrathairnWilliam Seward
Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrait
Joseph Gordon-LevittRobert Lincoln
James Spader portrait
James SpaderW.N. Bilbo
Hal Holbrook portrait
Hal HolbrookPreston Blair
Tommy Lee Jones portrait
Tommy Lee JonesThaddeus Stevens
John Hawkes portrait
John HawkesRobert Latham
Jackie Earle Haley portrait
Jackie Earle HaleyAlexander Stephens