The Second Civil War
“A very uncivil comedy”
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War is a 1997 English-language drama, comedy and tv movie film directed by Joe Dante. The cast is led by Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Second Civil War was produced by Baltimore Pictures and HBO and made in United States of America. It was released on December 4, 1997, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Writers
- Martyn Burke
- Release date
- December 4, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Baltimore Pictures, HBO
The Second Civil War cast & crew
The Second Civil War was directed by Joe Dante and written by Martyn Burke.
The cast features Beau Bridges as Governor Jim Farley, Joanna Cassidy as Helena Newman, James Coburn as Jack Buchan, Kevin Dunn as Jimmy Cannon, Phil Hartman as The President, and Dan Hedaya as Mel Burgess.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hummie Mann, cinematography is by Mac Ahlberg, and it was produced by Barry Levinson and Chip Diggins.
Is The Second Civil War worth watching?
The Second Civil War holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 55 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and tv movie, The Second Civil War is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Second Civil War
Beau Bridges
Governor Jim Farley
Joanna Cassidy
Helena Newman
James Coburn
Jack Buchan
Kevin Dunn
Jimmy Cannon
Phil Hartman
The President
Dan Hedaya
Mel Burgess
James Earl Jones
Jim Kalla
Denis Leary
Vinnie Franco
Elizabeth Peña
Christina Fernandez
Ron Perlman
Alan Manieski
Brian Keith
General Buford
Kevin McCarthy
Chief of Staff
The Second Civil War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Second Civil War in United States?
The Second Civil War 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 The Second Civil War in?
The Second Civil War is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Second Civil War?
The Second Civil War runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Second Civil War rated?
The Second Civil War is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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