Saving Lincoln (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, Saving Lincoln is a drama and history film directed by Salvador Litvak, running about 101 minutes. “The true story of an epic friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.
Who’s in it. Saving Lincoln stars Tom Amandes as Abraham Lincoln, Lea Coco as Ward Hill Lamon, Penelope Ann Miller as Mary Todd Lincoln and Bruce Davison as William H. Seward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Saving Lincoln has proved divisive with audiences.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving Lincoln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Lincoln tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving Lincoln (2013)?
- In US, Saving Lincoln is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Saving Lincoln worth watching?
- Saving Lincoln holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Saving Lincoln?
- Saving Lincoln stars Tom Amandes, Lea Coco, Penelope Ann Miller, Bruce Davison and Creed Bratton.
- When was Saving Lincoln released?
- Saving Lincoln was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.