Endgame

PG-13

Released Nov 6, 2009

1 hr. 49 min.

Drama

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71%

7 Reviews

Tomatometer

58%

500+ Ratings

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During the late 1980s a British mining operation initiates covert peace talks among factions in South Africa's struggle for and against apartheid.

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steve d

Any problems the film has is strictly from the slow script that provides little insight into a powerful and important true story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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pambos k

Even though I remember quite vividly the day they released Nelson Mandela. This film still delivers with the emotions of that day and the preceding years. The film from a historical perpestive was a must. An eye opener to see all the people behind the scenes to get to a proper solution. For the young people of today who don't want to read history books. This film is a must

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A historical and political movie. Its ironical that the non-South African actors, such as William Hurt and Chiwetel Ejiofor played the main characters in the events leading up to the beginning of the end of apartheid, And so they must convince us with their learned South African accent. While watching this event that happened more than 20 years ago on film, one cannot help but wonder if S Africa is doing better because of the dismantling of apartheid and installing ANC as the government for the last 20 years.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Endgame has promise story-wise, but it ends up taking a turn for the worse through its very confusing storylines and characters. You end up just wanting to turn it off for your brain's sake instead of continuing to watch it. Nevertheless, William Hurt and Chiwetel Ejiofor did a pretty damn good acting job.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

great portrayal of the events leading to Mandela's release.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Interesting , exciting ...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Pete Travis

Director

William Hurt

Prof. Will Esterhuyse

Chiwetel Ejiofor

President Thabo Mbeki

Mark Strong

Dr. Barnard

Jonny Lee Miller

Michael Young

Derek Jacobi

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Kevin B. Lee

Time Out

William Hurt and Chiwetel Ejiofor, impressive at opposite ends of the table as a government mouthpiece and a philosophy professor, provide all the fireworks the story needs.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 4, 2009

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Matthew Connolly

Slant Magazine

What sparks are felt throughout come largely from Hurt and Ejiofor, who both seem to understand exactly the type of talky, tentative movie they're in and do their best to bring in some glints of humor and uncertainty.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 3, 2009

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Melissa Anderson

Village Voice

The principals, especially Ejiofor, rise above the starchiness that often hampers portrayals of recent, monumental history.

Nov 3, 2009

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Chris Barsanti

PopMatters

...crafts a crackling thriller out of the tangle of crafty maneuvering that ended apartheid.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 8, 2009

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Kam Williams

NewsBlaze

An inspirational tale chronicling the contributions of a few unseen players in the South African struggle for independence.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 3, 2009

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Whitney Borup

Film Threat

There is just too much information to absorb in one sitting.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 22, 2009

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Synopsis

During the late 1980s a British mining operation initiates covert peace talks among factions in South Africa's struggle for and against apartheid.

Director: Pete Travis
Screenwriter: Paula Milne
Distributor: Monterey Media
Production Co: Daybreak Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Disturbing Images|Violence|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 19, 2015