Wicked Spring (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2002, Wicked Spring is a drama, war and western film directed by Kevin R. Hershberger, running about 102 minutes. “Six men... two armies... one dream” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During the 1864 battle of the Wilderness, three Union soldiers and three Confederate Soldiers get seperated from their units as twilight engulfs the ravaged battlefield. The men wander alone through the dangerous woods, separate of each other, until they meet by chance on the banks of a quiet creek. The men meet and spend the night around a campfire, not realizing they are enemies until the next morning when the sun rises and a new day of battle begins.

Who’s in it. Wicked Spring stars Brian Merrick as Harrison Bolding, DJ Perry as John Sunderlin, Terry Jernigan as James McDavid Hogg and Aaron Jackson as After Stand Kennerly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Wicked Spring sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wicked Spring page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wicked Spring (2002)?
In US, Wicked Spring is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Wicked Spring worth watching?
Wicked Spring holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Wicked Spring?
Wicked Spring stars Brian Merrick, DJ Perry, Terry Jernigan, Aaron Jackson and Vondie Curtis-Hall.
When was Wicked Spring released?
Wicked Spring was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.