

Killing Lincoln
April 14, 1865. One gunshot. One assassin hell-bent on killing a tyrant, as he charged the 16th President of the United States. And in one moment, our nation was forever changed. This is the most dramatic and resonant crime in American history—the true story of the killing of Abraham Lincoln.
Where to watch Killing Lincoln in United States
Can I watch Killing Lincoln in United States? Killing Lincoln isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
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Where is Killing Lincoln streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | YouTube, MagentaTV, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About Killing Lincoln
Killing Lincoln is a 2013 English-language documentary and drama film directed by Adrian Moat. The cast is led by Tom Hanks, Geraldine Hughes, Billy Campbell. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Killing Lincoln was produced by National Geographic, Herzog & Company, and Scott Free Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 16, 2013, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Adrian Moat
- Writers
- Erik Jendresen, Martin Dugard, Bill O'Reilly
- Release date
- February 16, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- National Geographic, Herzog & Company, Scott Free Productions
Killing Lincoln cast & crew
Killing Lincoln was directed by Adrian Moat and written by Erik Jendresen, Martin Dugard, and Bill O'Reilly.
The cast features Tom Hanks as Self - Narrator, Geraldine Hughes as Mary Todd Lincoln, Billy Campbell as Abraham Lincoln, Brett Dalton as Robert Todd Lincoln, Shane Callahan as Lieutenant J.T. Bolton, and Graham Beckel as Edwin Stanton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Buckley, cinematography is by Jeremy Benning, and it was produced by Christopher G. Cowen and Mark Herzog.
Is Killing Lincoln worth watching?
Killing Lincoln holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 59 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and drama, Killing Lincoln is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Killing Lincoln
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Cast of Killing Lincoln

Tom Hanks
Self - Narrator

Geraldine Hughes
Mary Todd Lincoln

Billy Campbell
Abraham Lincoln

Brett Dalton
Robert Todd Lincoln

Shane Callahan
Lieutenant J.T. Bolton

Graham Beckel
Edwin Stanton

Samuel Hunt
W. H. Crook

Michael Goodwin
Captain Arvold

Regen Wilson
Peter Taltavul

Shawn Pyfrom
Private John W. Nichols
Kam Dabrowski
Corporal James Tanner
Sarah Bella
Miss Mary Meredith
Killing Lincoln — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Killing Lincoln in United States?
Killing Lincoln is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Killing Lincoln in?
Killing Lincoln is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Killing Lincoln?
Killing Lincoln runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Killing Lincoln rated?
Killing Lincoln is rated PG. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 59 ratings.











