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Cast
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  • Daniel Day-Lewis

    Daniel Day-Lewis

    Abraham Lincoln

  • Sally Field

    Sally Field

    Mary Todd Lincoln

  • David Strathairn

    David Strathairn

    William Seward

  • Tommy Lee Jones

    Tommy Lee Jones

    Thaddeus Stevens

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    Robert Todd Lincoln

  • Hal Holbrook

    Hal Holbrook

    Francis Preston Blair

  • James Spader

    James Spader

    W.N. Bilbo

  • John Hawkes

    John Hawkes

    Robert Latham

Credits
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  • Steven Spielberg

    Steven Spielberg

    Director / Producer

  • Tony Kushner

    Tony Kushner

    Screenwriter

  • John Logan

    John Logan

    Screenwriter

  • Paul Webb

    Paul Webb

    Screenwriter

  • Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Author

  • Kathleen Kennedy

    Kathleen Kennedy

    Producer

  • Daniel Lupi

    Daniel Lupi

    Executive Producer

  • Janusz Kaminski

    Janusz Kaminski

    Director of Photography

Latest News

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    Cannes: Oscar Rivals Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee Bury Hatchet for Jury Duty

    8:05 am PDT 5/15/2013
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    “He's my hero,” Ang Lee says of Jury president Steven Spielberg “I worship him.” READ MORE

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  2. The Race
    Watch Video 'Lincoln,' 'Breaking Bad' Win Camera Operators Awards

    'Lincoln,' 'Breaking Bad' Win Camera Operators Awards

    9:00 pm PST 3/9/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The Society of Camera Operators also honored Penny Marshall during the evening. READ MORE

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  3. Steven Spielberg to Head Cannes Film Festival Jury

    Steven Spielberg to Head Cannes Film Festival Jury

    9:32 pm PST 2/27/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    UPDATED: The 66th edition of the fest takes place May 15-26. READ MORE

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  4. The Race
    What Really Happened at the Oscars (Analysis)

    What Really Happened at the Oscars (Analysis)

    10:07 pm PST 2/25/2013
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    THR's awards analyst on Sunday night's show and the six months that led up to it. READ MORE

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  5. Watch Video Glenn Beck Slams WWE, Declines 'Monday Night Raw' Invitation (Video)

    Glenn Beck Slams WWE, Declines 'Monday Night Raw' Invitation (Video)

    8:43 pm PST 2/22/2013
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    The radio host says wrestling fans should reconsider their allegiance to the organization after it introduced conservative characters who make racially charge comments. READ MORE

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  6. The Race
    Political Polling Guru Nate Silver Offers Oscar Predictions

    Political Polling Guru Nate Silver Offers Oscar Predictions

    7:29 am PST 2/22/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The New York Times' statistical wunderkind, who blew away all pundits in election forecasts, uses pure math to pick Sunday's winners. READ MORE

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  7. Inside the Oscar Nominee Gift Bags: Condoms, Maple Syrup, A Fuzz Remover and Windex

    3:22 pm PST 2/21/2013
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    Oscar nominees can have a one-night stand and clean their windows with ease using products found inside this year's Swag Bag. READ MORE

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  8. THR's Award Season Awards: Worst Anne Hathaway Speech, Best Damage Control

    THR's Award Season Awards: Worst Anne Hathaway Speech, Best Damage Control

    9:28 am PST 2/20/2013
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    From a torture debate to all those "Les Mis" parodies. READ MORE

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  9. The Race
    Watch Video Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Tony Kushner on Making 'Lincoln' (Video)

    Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Tony Kushner on Making 'Lincoln' (Video)

    2:01 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR awards analyst Scott Feinberg sat down with the Oscar-nominated quartet, as well as several other members of the film's large ensemble cast. READ MORE

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  10. The Race
    Oscar Contenders Make Final Pitches on Busy Holiday Weekend (Analysis)

    Oscar Contenders Make Final Pitches on Busy Holiday Weekend (Analysis)

    9:39 pm PST 2/18/2013
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    THR's awards analyst on the long weekend's ceremonies -- ACE, CAS, MPSE and WGA -- and a tribute to Al Pacino that became a "Silver Linings Playbook" pep rally. READ MORE

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  11. NYT Columnist Sides With Connecticut Congressman on 'Lincoln' Inaccuracy

    NYT Columnist Sides With Connecticut Congressman on 'Lincoln' Inaccuracy

    11:08 pm PST 2/17/2013
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    Maureen Dowd's op-ed piece comes on the heels of Joe Courtney's calls for Steven Spielberg to acknowledge the mistake before Sunday's Oscars. READ MORE

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  12. 'Ice Age 4', 'The Avengers' Honored at Faith & Values Awards

    'Ice Age 4', 'The Avengers' Honored at Faith & Values Awards

    8:31 am PST 2/16/2013
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    If there was a noteworthy snub at the awards gala, held by a Christian organization Movieguide at the Hilton Universal City, it was "Lincoln." READ MORE

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  13. 'Lincoln' Screenwriter Tony Kushner Criticizes Tea Party, George W. Bush on 'Charlie Rose'

    'Lincoln' Screenwriter Tony Kushner Criticizes Tea Party, George W. Bush on 'Charlie Rose'

    4:04 pm PST 2/15/2013
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    "There’s this rejection of this sort of basic idea of human community," the "Angels in America" playwright says of the conservative political movement. READ MORE

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  14. In the Magazine
    Oscars 2013: The Most Memorable Quotes From This Year's Nominated Screenplays

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    10:00 am PST 2/15/2013
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    A guide to the best quotes, from wise cracks to true confessions. READ MORE

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  15. The Race
    American Cinema Editors Begins Eddies Celebration With Reception

    American Cinema Editors Begins Eddies Celebration With Reception

    3:35 pm PST 2/14/2013
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    Held at Technicolor's Sky Lounge, the event's guest-list included nominees Michael Kahn, Jay Cassidy, Crispin Struthers, Dylan Tichenor and double-nominee William Goldenberg. READ MORE

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  16. The Race
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    Oscars: Why Ben Affleck's Snub Leaves a Two-Man Race for Best Director

    5:00 am PST 2/14/2013
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    While everyone else in the race has a strike against them, Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee seem to be drawing the most voter support. READ MORE

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  17. The Race
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    7:27 am PST 2/12/2013
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    The "Hangover" star hosted several nominees on his "Between Two Ferns" web series, not all of whom quite enjoyed the process. READ MORE

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  18. 'Lincoln' DVDs to Go to All U.S. Middle and High Schools

    'Lincoln' DVDs to Go to All U.S. Middle and High Schools

    4:07 pm PST 2/11/2013
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    Participant Media's social action campaign also includes screenings of Spielberg's Oscar-nominated film at 8 U.S. towns named Lincoln on Feb. 12. READ MORE

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  19. The Race
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    Why the BAFTA Awards Should Make You Reconsider Your Oscar Picks (Analysis)

    4:33 pm PST 2/10/2013
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    As 'Argo' solidifies frontrunner status for the best picture Oscar, best actress nominee Emmanuelle Riva ('Amour') and best supporting actor nominee Christoph Waltz ('Django Unchained') surge ahead in their categories. READ MORE

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  20. The Race
    USC Scripter Goes to 'Argo,' Suggesting Oscar Rivals Not Safe in Any Category (Analysis)

    USC Scripter Goes to 'Argo,' Suggesting Oscar Rivals Not Safe in Any Category (Analysis)

    1:01 am PST 2/10/2013
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    Over the past 24 years, only eight Scripter winners also won the best adapted screenplay Oscar -- but four of those instances came within the last five years. READ MORE

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Summary

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.

Company Info

  • DreamWorks Studios Studio
  • Kennedy/Marshall Company Production Company