George Washington (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2000, George Washington is a drama film directed by David Gordon Green, running about 90 minutes. “Down this twisted road, please watch over my soul and lift me up so gently so as not to touch the ground.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the landscape of a rural southern town, "George Washington" is a stunning portrait of how a group of young kids come to grips with a hard world of choices and consequences. During an innocent game in an abandoned amusement park, a member of the group dies. Narrated by one of the children, the film follows the kids as they struggle to balance their own ambitions and relationships against a tragic lie.
Who’s in it. George Washington stars Donald Holden as George, Damian Jewan Lee as Vernon, Curtis Cotton III as Buddy and Candace Evanofski as Nasia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, George Washington has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $241.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch George Washington page.
If you liked it. Fans of George Washington tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch George Washington (2000)?
- In US, George Washington is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is George Washington worth watching?
- George Washington holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in George Washington?
- George Washington stars Donald Holden, Damian Jewan Lee, Curtis Cotton III, Candace Evanofski and Rachael Handy.
- When was George Washington released?
- George Washington was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.