Watch Amistad (1997) HD Full Movie Free on SolarMovie. Watch Amistad (1997) online free. In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the ...In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.