Killing Lincoln (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, Killing Lincoln is a drama and documentary film directed by Adrian Moat, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. April 14, 1865. One gunshot. One assassin hell-bent on killing a tyrant, as he charged the 16th President of the United States. And in one moment, our nation was forever changed. This is the most dramatic and resonant crime in American history—the true story of the killing of Abraham Lincoln.
Who’s in it. Killing Lincoln stars Tom Hanks as Himself - Narrator, Geraldine Hughes as Mary Todd Lincoln, Jesse Johnson as John Wilkes Booth and Billy Campbell as Abraham Lincoln, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Killing Lincoln has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killing Lincoln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing Lincoln tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killing Lincoln (2013)?
- In US, Killing Lincoln is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killing Lincoln worth watching?
- Killing Lincoln holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killing Lincoln?
- Killing Lincoln stars Tom Hanks, Geraldine Hughes, Jesse Johnson, Billy Campbell and Brett Dalton.
- When was Killing Lincoln released?
- Killing Lincoln was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.