The Historian (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2014, The Historian is a drama film directed by Miles Doleac, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. A troubled, young history professor tries to escape his past by taking a job at a new university, where he struggles with an entrenched and equally-troubled department chair, rampant student apathy, and new relationships that complicate and challenge his world-view.
Who’s in it. The Historian stars William Sadler as Valerian Hadley, Colin Cunningham as Chris Fletcher, Glynnis O'Connor as Dean Jan Messer and Leticia Jimenez as Stacey Castillo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Historian 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Historian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Historian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Historian (2014)?
- In US, The Historian 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 The Historian worth watching?
- The Historian holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Historian?
- The Historian stars William Sadler, Colin Cunningham, Glynnis O'Connor, Leticia Jimenez and John Cullum.
- When was The Historian released?
- The Historian was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.