Civil Love (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2012, Civil Love is a drama and romance film directed by Bryan Carzan, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Rachel is a widow during the Civil War who holds the South responsible for her husband's death. When a wounded enemy soldier takes refuge in her barn, Rachel reluctantly helps him. As she gets to know him more, she realizes she must protect him from the dangerous men pursuing him, and discovers a courage she didn't know she had - the courage to love again.

Who’s in it. Civil Love stars Matthew Bellows as Jonathan Taylor, Elise Groves as Rachel Taylor, Paul D. Hunt as Daniel and Matthew Reese as Marshal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Civil Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Civil Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Civil Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Civil Love (2012)?
In US, Civil Love is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Civil Love worth watching?
Civil Love holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Civil Love?
Civil Love stars Matthew Bellows, Elise Groves, Paul D. Hunt, Matthew Reese and Bryce Bishop.
When was Civil Love released?
Civil Love was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.