Gods and Generals (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Gods and Generals is a drama, war and history film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, running about 219 minutes. “The nation's heart was touched by...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.
Who’s in it. Gods and Generals stars Stephen Lang as Lt. Gen. Thomas Stonewall Jackson, Jeff Daniels as Lt. Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, Robert Duvall as Gen. Robert E. Lee and Kevin Conway as Sgt. Buster Kilrain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gods and Generals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gods and Generals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gods and Generals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gods and Generals (2003)?
- In US, Gods and Generals is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gods and Generals worth watching?
- Gods and Generals holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gods and Generals?
- Gods and Generals stars Stephen Lang, Jeff Daniels, Robert Duvall, Kevin Conway and C. Thomas Howell.
- When was Gods and Generals released?
- Gods and Generals was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 219 minutes.