George Wallace (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1997, George Wallace is a drama series.
What it’s about. The miniseries follows the history of its namesake, from the 1950s when Wallace was a circuit court judge in Barbour County, to his tenure as the most powerful governor in Alabama's history. It depicts his symbolic "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door", where Wallace attempted to block black students from entering the University of Alabama. It details his stance on racial segregation in Alabama at the time, which proved popular with his white constituents, and also depicts Wallace's rise as a presidential hopeful. This eventually leads to his attempted assassination—and his surprise victory in several states during the 1968 presidential election.
Who’s in it. George Wallace stars Gary Sinise as George C. Wallace, Mare Winningham as Lurleen Wallace, Joe Don Baker as Big Jim Folsom and Angelina Jolie as Cornelia Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, George Wallace has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in George Wallace?
- George Wallace stars Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie and Terry Kinney.
- When was George Wallace released?
- George Wallace was released in 1997.