Django Unchained (2013)
English · Drama / Western · 165 min · R16
★ 8.2 Solid 28,628 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 24 Jan 2013
Page updated 23 Sept 2026
Django Unchained is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Django Unchained has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 28,628 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 165 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 2h 45m on it?
2h 45m of English drama, leaning western. With 28,628 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 45m
- you're watching with family — it's certified R16
- Why
- A 8.2/10 that holds up over 28,628 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 45m — long |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Western |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Cast

Jamie Foxx
Django Freeman

Christoph Waltz
Dr. King Schultz

Leonardo DiCaprio
Calvin J. Candie

Kerry Washington
Broomhilda von Shaft

Samuel L. Jackson
Stephen

Walton Goggins
Billy Crash
Where to watch in New Zealand
Amazon Prime Video
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Django Unchained worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.2/10 on audience ratings. 2h 45m of English drama, leaning western. With 28,628 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Where can I watch Django Unchained?
You can stream Django Unchained in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
When is Django Unchained coming to streaming?
Django Unchained is already streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
Is Django Unchained family friendly?
Django Unchained is rated R16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Django Unchained in?
Django Unchained is an English film (Drama / Western).
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