Overview

The revealing story of the 16th US 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.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 5 awards, including the Oscars for Best Actor and Best Production Design (2013)
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Nominations
10 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (2013)
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Box office
Grossed $275M worldwide, about 4.2 times its $65M budget
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Based on
Based on Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
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Filming locations
Filmed in Chicago, the United States and Washington, D.C.
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Setting
Set in the United States, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
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Music
Music by John Williams
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Janusz Kamiński
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