Amistad (1997)
Top Billed Cast
Amistad (1997)
Certified Cringeworthy
77.8% Audience Cringe Score (9 votes)*
Sex Scene
NO
Nudity
YES
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined Amistad is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Amistad have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, Amistad contains nudity.
Can I watch Amistad with my parents or kids?
No, Amistad is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains nudity.
Is Amistad appropriate for kids?
No, Amistad is not appropriate for kids because it contains nudity.
* 77.8% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of Amistad as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
Morgan Freeman
...as Theodore Joadson
Nigel Hawthorne
...as Martin Van Buren
Anthony Hopkins
...as John Quincy Adams
Djimon Hounsou
...as Cinque
Matthew McConaughey
...as Roger Sherman Baldwin
David Paymer
...as Secretary John Forsyth
