Lincoln
“The hours that changed history.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Daniel Day-Lewis
Abraham Lincoln
Sally Field
Mary Todd Lincoln
David Strathairn
William Seward
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Robert Lincoln
James Spader
W.N. Bilbo
Hal Holbrook
Preston Blair
Tommy Lee Jones
Thaddeus Stevens
John Hawkes
Robert Latham
Jackie Earle Haley
Alexander Stephens
Bruce McGill
Edwin Stanton
Tim Blake Nelson
Richard Schell
Joseph Cross
John Hay
Jared Harris
Ulysses S. Grant
Lee Pace
Fernando Wood
Peter McRobbie
George Pendleton
Gulliver McGrath
Tad Lincoln
Gloria Reuben
Elizabeth Keckley
Jeremy Strong
John Nicolay
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 23, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$275.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.24x
+$210.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Kushner
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Lincoln
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $275.3M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant, Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Dune Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Tony Kushner, Doris Kearns Goodwin
John Williams
Janusz Kamiński
Michael Kahn
Daniel Lupi, Kathleen Kennedy, Jonathan King, Jeff Skoll, Steven Spielberg
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Kushner
Screenplay
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Michael Kahn
Editor
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Steven Spielberg
Director
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Joanna Johnston
Costume Design
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Rick Carter
Production Design
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
Ben Morris
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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 Lincoln
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lincoln 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.
Who directed Lincoln?
Lincoln was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Lincoln?
The principal cast of Lincoln includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader.
When was Lincoln released and how long is it?
Lincoln was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lincoln?
Lincoln had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $275.3M at the worldwide box office (4.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Lincoln?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lincoln was composed by John Williams.
Is Lincoln based on a book or true story?
Lincoln is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Doris Kearns Goodwin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lincoln?
Lincoln holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; 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.).