---
title: "Lincoln"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lincoln-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72976
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 150
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Lincoln (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lincoln-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lincoln is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under History, Drama. Produced and broadcast by DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined president battles war and division to end slavery and reunite a nation."

### Why Watch
- Steven Spielberg’s direction
- Daniel Day‑Lewis’s acclaimed performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception (62% rating)
- PG‑13 rating limits graphic intensity
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains war themes and political debate, making it suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lincoln-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven Spielberg
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Day-Lewis** as *Abraham Lincoln*
- **Sally Field** as *Mary Todd Lincoln*
- **David Strathairn** as *William Seward*
- **Joseph Gordon-Levitt** as *Robert Lincoln*
- **James Spader** as *W.N. Bilbo*
- **Hal Holbrook** as *Preston Blair*
- **Tommy Lee Jones** as *Thaddeus Stevens*
- **John Hawkes** as *Robert Latham*
- **Jackie Earle Haley** as *Alexander Stephens*
- **Bruce McGill** as *Edwin Stanton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
Steven Spielberg directed "Lincoln".

### Q: Who plays Abraham Lincoln?
Daniel Day‑Lewis portrays President Lincoln.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13 in the United States.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

### Q: What period does the story cover?
It focuses on Lincoln’s final months in office during the Civil War.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lincoln — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72976)
- [Lincoln (2012) od 69 Kč - Zbozi.cz](https://www.zbozi.cz/vyrobek/lincoln-2012/)
- [Lincoln (2012) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/213217-lincoln/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*