Now, before we get into the key details of how you can watch 'Amistad' right now, here are some key details about the DreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films drama flick. Amistad starring Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 35 min. The release date of the movie is December 25th, 1997. The movie received a user score of 70/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 1,344 platform users.
Ready to dive into the plot? Here's the plot: "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. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally."
Curious where to watch 'Amistad' on your favorite screen? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Steven Spielberg-directed movie via subscription can be tricky, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.
Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Amistad' on each platform when they are available. 'Amistad' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Fandango At Home, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Prime Video, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Pluto TV, YouTube, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, and Spectrum On Demand in the US.
'Amistad' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on December 25th, 1997
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
May 4th, 1999
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