The Better Angels
At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
About The Better Angels
The Better Angels is a 2014 English-language drama and history film directed by A.J. Edwards. The cast is led by Diane Kruger, Jason Clarke, Brit Marling. It has a runtime of 1h 35m.
The Better Angels was produced by Brothers K Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 2014, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- A.J. Edwards
- Writers
- A.J. Edwards
- Release date
- January 18, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Brothers K Productions
The Better Angels cast & crew
The Better Angels was directed by A.J. Edwards and written by A.J. Edwards.
The cast features Diane Kruger as Sarah Lincoln, Jason Clarke as Tom Lincoln, Brit Marling as Nancy Lincoln, Wes Bentley as Mr. Crawford, Braydon Denney as Abraham Lincoln, and Cameron Mitchell Williams as Dennis.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hanan Townshend, cinematography is by Matthew J. Lloyd, and it was produced by Jake DeVito and Nicolas Gonda.
Is The Better Angels worth watching?
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Better Angels is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Better Angels
Diane Kruger
Sarah Lincoln
Jason Clarke
Tom Lincoln
Brit Marling
Nancy Lincoln
Wes Bentley
Mr. Crawford
Braydon Denney
Abraham Lincoln
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Dennis
McKenzie Blankenship
Sally
Ryan McFall
Johnny
Madison Stiltner
Matilda
Bruce Bayard
Oncle Samuel
Veanne Cox
Tante Elizabeth
Robert Vincent Smith
Révérend Elkins
The Better Angels — FAQs
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▸What language is The Better Angels in?
The Better Angels is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Better Angels?
The Better Angels runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Better Angels rated?
The Better Angels is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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