Django Unchained is a 2012 film directed by Quentin Tarantino. This Western-inspired movie follows Django, a freed slave played by Jamie Foxx, as he teams up with a bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz, portrayed by Christoph Waltz, to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner, Calvin Candie, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Known for its sharp dialogue, stylish violence, and strong performances, "Django Unchained" blends elements of Westerns, blaxploitation films, and historical drama. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including Oscars for Best Original Screenplay (Tarantino) and Best Supporting Actor (Waltz).