Django Unchained
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Overview
In 1858, a bounty-hunter named King Schultz seeks out a slave named Django and buys him because he needs him to find some men he is looking for. After finding them, Django wants to find his wife, Broomhilda, who along with him were sold separately by his former owner for trying to escape. Schultz offers to help him if he chooses to stay with him an...
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Quentin Tarantino
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Quentin Tarantino
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About Django Unchained (2012)
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Overview
Django Unchained (2012) is a Drama and Western film from United States. the film was directed by Quentin Tarantino. It runs 2 hours and 45 minutes and was produced primarily in English and German.
What it's about
In 1858, a bounty-hunter named King Schultz seeks out a slave named Django and buys him because he needs him to find some men he is looking for. After finding them, Django wants to find his wife, Broomhilda, who along with him were sold separately by his former owner for trying to escape. Schultz offers to help him if he chooses to stay with him and be his partner. Eventually they learn that she was sold to a plantation in Mississippi. Knowing they can't just go in and say they want her, they come up with a plan so that the owner will welcome them into his home and they can find a way.
Cast and crew
The film stars Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, and Leonardo DiCaprio in supporting roles.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Django Unchained holds a rating of 8.5/10 based on 1,850,031 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 87%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 81/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 2 Oscars. 58 wins & 158 nominations total. These numbers place Django Unchained within the broader landscape of Drama and Western cinema from 2012, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Django Unchained is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or Universal+ Amazon Channel. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Django Unchained is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Western films, Django Unchained offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2012 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Django Unchained on your watchlist for later.
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