Invictus tells the inspiring true story of how President Nelson Mandela, newly elected in post-apartheid South Africa, used the 1995 Rugby World Cup as a tool to foster national unity and reconciliation between the country’s black and white populations.

Despite rugby being a symbol of white minority rule, Mandela supports the national team — the Springboks — and encourages their captain, Francois Pienaar, to lead them to victory. With Mandela’s vision and Pienaar’s leadership, the underdog team captures the hearts of the nation and achieves an unexpected World Cup triumph, helping bridge the country’s deep racial divide.