Lincoln
“The hours that changed history.”
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
Where to watch Lincoln in United States
Can I watch Lincoln in United States? Lincoln isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Lincoln there. Availability last verified on August 23, 2026.
Where is Lincoln streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a 2012 English-language history and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 4100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Lincoln was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, and Participant and made in United States of America and India. It was released on November 9, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $65 million, it went on to gross $275 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Tony Kushner
- Release date
- November 9, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, India
- Budget
- $65 million
- Box office
- $275 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant
Lincoln cast & crew
Lincoln was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner.
The cast features Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln, David Strathairn as William Seward, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Lincoln, James Spader as W.N. Bilbo, and Hal Holbrook as Preston Blair.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Janusz Kamiński, and it was produced by Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King.
Is Lincoln worth watching?
Lincoln holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 4,117 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy history and drama, Lincoln is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lincoln
Lincoln isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Lincoln
Daniel Day-Lewis
Abraham Lincoln
Sally Field
Mary Todd Lincoln
David Strathairn
William Seward
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Robert Lincoln
James Spader
W.N. Bilbo
Hal Holbrook
Preston Blair
Tommy Lee Jones
Thaddeus Stevens
John Hawkes
Robert Latham
Jackie Earle Haley
Alexander Stephens
Bruce McGill
Edwin Stanton
Tim Blake Nelson
Richard Schell
Joseph Cross
John Hay
Lincoln — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lincoln in United States?
Lincoln is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Lincoln in?
Lincoln is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lincoln?
Lincoln runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
▸What is Lincoln rated?
Lincoln is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 4,117 ratings.
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