August 23, 2026 3:00 PM

Lincoln (2012)

"With malice toward none, with charity for all."

Lincoln is a 2012 American biographical historical drama directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, centered on President Abraham Lincoln during the final months of the Civil War. As the nation hangs in the balance, Lincoln fights to pass the Thirteenth Amendment, aiming to abolish slavery and secure a lasting peace, navigating political opposition, moral complexity, and the weight of history itself.

Anchored by a transformative performance from Daniel Day-Lewis, the film offers an intimate and powerful portrait of leadership in a moment of profound national crisis. With a richly detailed script by Tony Kushner, inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals, Spielberg crafts a gripping drama that unfolds within the corridors of power, where every vote carries historic consequence.

Widely acclaimed for its performances, direction, and craftsmanship, Lincoln stands as one of the defining historical dramas of its time, an examination of courage, conviction, and the enduring struggle to shape a more just nation.

Runtime: 150 minutes

Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Music by: John Williams

Based on the book by: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Screenplay by: Tony Kushner

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones

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Parking Instructions

The Saenger Theatre does not have a parking lot adjacent to the venue. There are three on-street public ADA parking spaces near the Saenger. A two-hour, free ADA parking spot is located directly in front of the Saenger on Palafox Place.Two, meter-paid ADA parking spots on Jefferson Street on both the East and West sides of the street South of Intendencia. Use the Intendencia Street entrance if parking in these spots.In addition to the on-street parking, there are ADA parking spaces in the Jefferson Street Parking Garage, on Jefferson just North of Romana, and in the Intendencia Street Parking Garage on Intendencia Street just west of Palafox.

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