Young Mr. Lincoln (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1939, Young Mr. Lincoln is a drama and history film directed by John Ford, running about 100 minutes. “The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge, to pursue law. Following her tragic death, Lincoln establishes a law practice in Springfield, where he meets a young Mary Todd. Lincoln's law skills are put to the test when he takes on the difficult task of defending two brothers who have been accused of murder.
Who’s in it. Young Mr. Lincoln stars Henry Fonda as Abraham Lincoln, Alice Brady as Abigail Clay, Marjorie Weaver as Mary Todd and Arleen Whelan as Sarah Clay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Young Mr. Lincoln has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and 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 Young Mr. Lincoln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Mr. Lincoln tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)?
- In US, Young Mr. Lincoln is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and 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 Young Mr. Lincoln worth watching?
- Young Mr. Lincoln holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Young Mr. Lincoln?
- Young Mr. Lincoln stars Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan and Eddie Collins.
- When was Young Mr. Lincoln released?
- Young Mr. Lincoln was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.