Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2014, English. Directed by Justin Chadwick.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Justin ChadwickDirector
- Idris ElbaNelson Mandela
- Naomie HarrisWinnie Madikizela
- Tony KgorogeWalter Sisulu
- Riaad MoosaAhmed Kathrada
- Fana MokoenaGovan Mbeki
- Robert HobbsChief Warder
- Jamie BartlettJames Gregory
- Lindiwe MatshikizaZindzi Mandela
- Terry PhetoEvelyn Mase
- Deon LotzKobie Coetzee
- Thapelo MokoenaElias Motsoaledi
- Zolani MkivaRaymond Mhlaba
Details
- Released
- 24 January 2014
- Country
- France, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- William Nicholson
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $28M
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What Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on Long Walk to Freedom (1994) by Nelson Mandela, published by Little, Brown and Company.
1994
Long Walk to Freedom
By Nelson Mandela
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom: quick answers
Is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 596 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
If you liked Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, try Goodbye Bafana, Invictus, Adventures of a Mathematician.
Who directed Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2014) was directed by Justin Chadwick and stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge.
What is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom based on?
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on Long Walk to Freedom (1994) by Nelson Mandela, published by Little, Brown and Company.