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Amistad

7.019972h 35mRMovieDramaHistoryMystery

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
ProducersDebbie Allen·Steven Spielberg

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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 is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Amistad on Netflix?

No, Amistad is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Amistad on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Amistad for free?

Amistad is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

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).