The Better Angels (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, The Better Angels is a drama and history film directed by A.J. Edwards, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Better Angels stars Diane Kruger as Sarah Lincoln, Jason Clarke as Tom Lincoln, Brit Marling as Nancy Lincoln and Wes Bentley as Mr. Crawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Better Angels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $70.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Better Angels page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Better Angels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Better Angels (2014)?
- In GB, The Better Angels is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Better Angels worth watching?
- The Better Angels holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Better Angels?
- The Better Angels stars Diane Kruger, Jason Clarke, Brit Marling, Wes Bentley and Braydon Denney.
- When was The Better Angels released?
- The Better Angels was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.