George Wallace (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, George Wallace is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 178 minutes.
What it’s about. George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award for it; Sinise and Mare Winningham also won Emmies for their performances. The film was based on the 1996 biography Wallace : The Classic Portrait of Alabama Governor George Wallace by Marshall Frady, who also co-wrote the teleplay. Frankenheimer's film was highly praised by critics: in addition to the Emmy awards, it received the Golden Globe for Best Miniseries/Motion Picture made for TV. Angelina Jolie also received a Golden Globe for her performance as Wallace's second wife, Cornelia.
Who’s in it. George Wallace stars Gary Sinise as George C. Wallace, Mare Winningham as Lurleen Wallace, Clarence Williams III as Archie and Joe Don Baker as Big Jim Folsom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, George Wallace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch George Wallace page.
If you liked it. Fans of George Wallace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch George Wallace (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for George Wallace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is George Wallace worth watching?
- George Wallace holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in George Wallace?
- George Wallace stars Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Clarence Williams III, Joe Don Baker and Angelina Jolie.
- When was George Wallace released?
- George Wallace was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.