Wilson (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1944, Wilson is a drama, romance, music and history film directed by Henry King, running about 154 minutes. “DRAMA AND SPECTACLE UNPARALLELED! ENTERTAINMENT UNDREAMED OF! 12,000 PLAYERS! 200 MIGHTY SCENES! TOLD TO THE TUNE OF 87 BELOVED SONGS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The political career of Woodrow Wilson is chronicled, beginning with his decision to leave his post at Princeton to run for Governor of New Jersey, and his subsequent ascent to the Presidency of the United States. During his terms in office, Wilson must deal with the death of his first wife, the onslaught of German hostilities leading to American involvement in the Great War, and his own country's reticence to join the League of Nations.
Who’s in it. Wilson stars Alexander Knox as Woodrow Wilson, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Edith Bolling Galt, Thomas Mitchell as Joseph Tumulty and Ruth Nelson as Ellen Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Wilson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Wilson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wilson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wilson (1944)?
- In US, Wilson is available to 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 Wilson worth watching?
- Wilson holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wilson?
- Wilson stars Alexander Knox, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thomas Mitchell, Ruth Nelson and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was Wilson released?
- Wilson was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.