Lincoln is a 2013 English-language Biography Drama movie written by Tony Kushner and Doris Kearns Goodwin. The movie is directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg under the banner of DreamWorks Pictures in collaboration with 20th Century Fox, Reliance Entertainment, Participant Media, Amblin Entertainment and The Kennedy/Marshall Company. As the War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Lincoln stars Daniel Day-lewis in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook and Tommy Lee Jones. The screenplay is written by Tony Kushner which is inspired from Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The music was composed by Academy Award Oscar winner John Williams. Cinematography was done by Janusz Kami ski and editing by Michael Kahn. The movie has a running time of 150 minutes. It was released on 21st February 2013 and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released and became successful at box office. Lincoln was made on a budget of $65 million and it was a super hit at box office gross of $275 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. At the 2013 Oscar Awards It won 2 awards including: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Daniel Day-Lewis) and Best Achievement in Production Design.