A More Perfect Union (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, A More Perfect Union is a drama and history film directed by Peter N. Johnson, running about 111 minutes. “America Becomes a Nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Become an eyewitness to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This stirring 2-hour film will bring the Founding Fathers to life as you witness the struggles and the miracles that produced the Constitution of the United States and the freest nation on earth. Filmed on location at Independence Hall; Williamsburg, Virginia; and other historical sites, it dramatically chronicles how America became a nation. It is exciting drama of the best kind-fact, rather than fiction. "It brings the history books to life," writes one reviewer. "Dramatically moving, and visually handsome," says another. Officially recognized by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, who cited the film as being "of exceptional merit."
Who’s in it. A More Perfect Union stars Craig Wasson as James Madison, Michael McGuire as George Washington, Morgan White as George Mason and Bruce Newbold as Edmund Randolph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A More Perfect Union has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A More Perfect Union page.
If you liked it. Fans of A More Perfect Union tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A More Perfect Union (1989)?
- In US, A More Perfect Union is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A More Perfect Union worth watching?
- A More Perfect Union holds an audience score of 5.8 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 A More Perfect Union?
- A More Perfect Union stars Craig Wasson, Michael McGuire, Morgan White, Bruce Newbold and Lael Woodbury.
- When was A More Perfect Union released?
- A More Perfect Union was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.