Lincoln (2012, 90%)

Critics Consensus: Daniel Day-Lewis characteristically delivers in this witty, dignified portrait that immerses the audience in its world and entertains even as it informs.

Daniel Day-Lewis took home a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s biopic, which focuses on Lincoln’s efforts to get the 13th Amendment passed in 1865. Lincoln is regularly cited as one of our greatest presidents, largely for his leadership role in the US Civil War and its immediate aftermath, and he remains an enduring symbol of hope in our country’s history.