Lincoln (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 8

Released in 1974, Lincoln is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. Lincoln (aka Sandburg's Lincoln) is an American six-part miniseries broadcast on NBC from September 6, 1974 to April 14, 1976.
Who’s in it. Lincoln stars Hal Holbrook as Abraham Lincoln, Sada Thompson as Mary Todd Lincoln, Michael Cristofer as John Nicolay and James Carroll Jordan as Robert Lincoln, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lincoln sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lincoln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lincoln tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lincoln (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lincoln change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lincoln worth watching?
- Lincoln holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lincoln?
- Lincoln stars Hal Holbrook, Sada Thompson, Michael Cristofer, James Carroll Jordan and John Levin.
- When was Lincoln released?
- Lincoln was released in 1974.
