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Amistad

7.019972h 35mMMovieDramaHistoryMystery

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate.…

DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterDavid Franzoni
ProducersSteven Spielberg·Colin Wilson

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steven Spielberg

MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Theodore Joadson
NHNigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Martin Van Buren
AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
John Quincy Adams
DHDjimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou
Cinque
MMMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Roger Sherman Baldwin
DPDavid Paymer
David Paymer
Secretary John Forsyth
PPPete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
Holabird
SSStellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Tappan
RARazaaq Adoti
Razaaq Adoti
Yamba
AF
Abu Bakaar Fofanah
Fala
APAnna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Queen Isabella
TMTomas Milian
Tomas Milian
Calderon

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Amistad — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Amistad?

Amistad isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Amistad on Netflix?

No, Amistad is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.

Is Amistad on Amazon Prime Video?

Amistad isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Amistad for free?

Amistad isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.

Is Amistad based on a true story?

Yes — Amistad is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).