# Lincoln (2012)

> Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln turns the final fight to abolish slavery into an intimate, witty, and morally charged drama of presidential persuasion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/51100

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, John Hawkes
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: dignified, witty, contemplative, historical film night, political drama marathon

## Synopsis

A pivotal moment in American history unfolds as a president fights for freedom.

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