Invictus (2009)
A newly elected president unites a divided nation through the uplifting power of sport.
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
How intense is Invictus?
Invictus has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Invictus feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Invictus
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Invictus for you?
Is Invictus scary?
No. Invictus is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Invictus gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Invictus sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Invictus OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Invictus?
Invictus runs 2h 14m.
Where can I stream Invictus?
Invictus is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Invictus have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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