The Better Angels(2014)
Overview
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.
Director
A.J. Edwards
Studio
Brothers K Productions
Revenue
$71K
Cast
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
Cameron Mitchell Williams
as Dennis
McKenzie Blankenship
as Sally
Ryan McFall
as Johnny
Madison Stiltner
as Matilda
Bruce Bayard
as Oncle Samuel
Veanne Cox
as Tante Elizabeth
Robert Vincent Smith
as Révérend Elkins
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Box Office
$71K
Production Companies
Brothers K Productions
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Where can I watch The Better Angels?▼
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What is The Better Angels about?▼
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.
Who directed The Better Angels?▼
The Better Angels was directed by A.J. Edwards and released in 2014. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Better Angels?▼
The Better Angels has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Better Angels?▼
The cast of The Better Angels includes 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 more.
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