Plot Outline: During President Lincoln's tumultuous final months in office, he pursues a course of action to end the Civil War, unite the country and abolish slavery.
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Friday, November 9, 2012 Limited Theaters
for an intense scene of war violence, some images of carnage and brief strong language
Lincoln Plot: What's it about?
Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th 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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A look at the Lincoln behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steven Spielberg previously directed Disclosure Day, The Fabelmans and Jaws. The film's writer Paul Webb penned Selma and Four Knights.
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Key Facts
- Based on the biography "Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Lincoln Filming Timeline
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— Lincoln entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Shooting in Virginia beginning Oct. 17Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Set to shoot in Virginia starting fall 2011Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Lincoln Release Date: When was the film released?
Lincoln was released in limited theaters on . Seven other films are opening on the same date, including Skyfall, Dangerous Liaisons and A Royal Affair. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.
Other Lincoln Release Dates
- — Nationwide (Expands)
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