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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

6.920132h 21mPG-13 MovieDramaHistory

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

DirectorJustin Chadwick
WriterWilliam Nicholson
ProducersAnant Singh·David M. Thompson

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Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsStarz Apple TV channelStarz Apple TV channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Justin Chadwick

IEIdris Elba
Idris Elba
Nelson Mandela
NHNaomie Harris
Naomie Harris
Winnie Madikizela
TKTony Kgoroge
Tony Kgoroge
Walter Sisulu
RMRiaad Moosa
Riaad Moosa
Ahmed Kathrada
FMFana Mokoena
Fana Mokoena
Govan Mbeki
RHRobert Hobbs
Robert Hobbs
Chief Warder
JBJamie Bartlett
Jamie Bartlett
James Gregory
LMLindiwe Matshikiza
Lindiwe Matshikiza
Zindzi Mandela
TPTerry Pheto
Terry Pheto
Evelyn Mase
DLDeon Lotz
Deon Lotz
Kobie Coetzee
TMThapelo Mokoena
Thapelo Mokoena
Elias Motsoaledi
ZM
Zolani Mkiva
Raymond Mhlaba

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on Netflix?

No, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Starz.

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on Amazon Prime Video?

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom 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 Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom for free?

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is available on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Starz in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom based on a true story?

Yes — Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).