

LBJ
“In America's darkest hour came an unlikely hero.”
The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.
Where to watch LBJ in United States
Click a service to open LBJ there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is LBJ streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, The CW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Beamafilm, 7plus | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV, Beamafilm |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV, Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About LBJ
LBJ is a 2017 English-language drama and history film directed by Rob Reiner. The cast is led by Woody Harrelson, Michael Stahl-David, Richard Jenkins. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads.
LBJ was produced by ITS Capital, Acacia Filmed Entertainment, and Castle Rock Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 3, 2017, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Writers
- Joey Hartstone
- Release date
- November 3, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- ITS Capital, Acacia Filmed Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment
LBJ cast & crew
LBJ was directed by Rob Reiner and written by Joey Hartstone.
The cast features Woody Harrelson as Lyndon B. Johnson, Michael Stahl-David as Robert F. Kennedy, Richard Jenkins as Sen. Richard Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lady Bird Johnson, Jeffrey Donovan as John F. Kennedy, and Bill Pullman as Ralph Yarborough.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Barry Markowitz, and it was produced by Chris Conover and Danny Roth.
Is LBJ worth watching?
LBJ holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 174 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, LBJ is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch LBJ
In United States, you can stream LBJ on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, The CW, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of LBJ

Woody Harrelson
Lyndon B. Johnson

Michael Stahl-David
Robert F. Kennedy

Richard Jenkins
Sen. Richard Russell

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lady Bird Johnson

Jeffrey Donovan
John F. Kennedy

Bill Pullman
Ralph Yarborough

Brian Stepanek
Rufus Youngblood

Tim Ransom
Larry O'Brien

C. Thomas Howell
Walter Jenkins

Doug McKeon
Hubert H. Humphrey

Rich Sommer
Pierre Salinger

Gary Grubbs
Everett Dirksen
LBJ — FAQs
▸Where can I watch LBJ in United States?
LBJ is streaming on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, The CW in United States.
▸Is LBJ on Netflix?
Yes — LBJ is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is LBJ in?
LBJ is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is LBJ?
LBJ runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is LBJ rated?
LBJ is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 174 ratings.











