Lincoln (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Lincoln is a drama and history film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
Who’s in it. Lincoln stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln, David Strathairn as William Seward and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Lincoln, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Lincoln has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $275.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 Lincoln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lincoln tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lincoln (2012)?
- In US, Lincoln is available to stream on Hulu, 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 Lincoln worth watching?
- Lincoln holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Lincoln?
- Lincoln stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Spader.
- When was Lincoln released?
- Lincoln was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.