Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
“It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mandela - Official Trailer - PatheOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-09
Top Cast
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Idris Elba
Nelson Mandela
Naomie Harris
Winnie Madikizela
Tony Kgoroge
Walter Sisulu
Riaad Moosa
Ahmed Kathrada
Fana Mokoena
Govan Mbeki
Robert Hobbs
Chief Warder
Jamie Bartlett
James Gregory
Lindiwe Matshikiza
Zindzi Mandela
Terry Pheto
Evelyn Mase
Deon Lotz
Kobie Coetzee
Thapelo Mokoena
Elias Motsoaledi
Zolani Mkiva
Raymond Mhlaba
Simo Magwaza
Andrew Miageni
David Butler
Colonel Badenhorst
Gys de Villiers
President de Klerk
Atandwa Kani
Nelson Mandela 16-23
Albert Pretorius
Policeman on Train
Zikhona Sodlaka
Nosekeni
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 29, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 17, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.8x
-$7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Chadwick
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nicholson
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes, The Edge
- Original Title
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
- Country of Origin
- France, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28M
- Production Studios
- Videovision Entertainment, Film Afrika, Distant Horizon, National Empowerment Fund, Origin Pictures, Pathé, Revolt Films, The Weinstein Company, Yucaipa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Chadwick
William Nicholson
Alex Heffes, The Edge
Lol Crawley
Rick Russell
Anant Singh, David M. Thompson, Harvey Weinstein, Brian Cox, Basil Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Chadwick
Director
William Nicholson
Screenplay
Anant Singh
Producer
David M. Thompson
Producer
Lol Crawley
Director of Photography
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Rick Russell
Editor
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
Ruy Filipe
Costume Design
Johnny Breedt
Production Design
Brian Cox
Producer
Vlokkie Gordon
Producer
Hlengiwe Makhathini
Producer
Robert Naidoo
Producer
John Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom about?
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.
Who directed Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was directed by Justin Chadwick.
Who stars in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
The principal cast of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom includes Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Fana Mokoena.
When was Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom released and how long is it?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $28M at the worldwide box office (0.8 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was composed by Alex Heffes, The Edge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).