LBJ: The Early Years (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1987, LBJ: The Early Years is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Werner, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. LBJ: The Early Years was a television movie that appeared on the NBC network in February 1987, depicting the life of former President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson from 1934 until 1973. Actor Randy Quaid won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Johnson.
Who’s in it. LBJ: The Early Years stars Randy Quaid as Lyndon Baines Johnson, Patti LuPone as Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson, Pat Hingle as Sam Rayburn and Barry Corbin as Judge Alvin J. Wirtz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, LBJ: The Early Years has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch LBJ: The Early Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of LBJ: The Early Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch LBJ: The Early Years (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for LBJ: The Early Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is LBJ: The Early Years worth watching?
- LBJ: The Early Years holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in LBJ: The Early Years?
- LBJ: The Early Years stars Randy Quaid, Patti LuPone, Pat Hingle, Barry Corbin and Robin Curtis.
- When was LBJ: The Early Years released?
- LBJ: The Early Years was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.