Abraham Lincoln (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1930, Abraham Lincoln is a drama and history film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 96 minutes. “The wonder film of the century, about the most romantic figure who ever lived!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biopic dramatizing Abraham Lincoln's life through a series of vignettes depicting its defining chapters: his romance with Ann Rutledge; his early years as a country lawyer; his marriage to Mary Todd; his debates with Stephen A. Douglas; the election of 1860; his presidency during the Civil War; and his assassination in Ford’s Theater in 1865.
Who’s in it. Abraham Lincoln stars Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln, Una Merkel as Ann Rutledge, William L. Thorne as Tom Lincoln and Lucille La Verne as Mid-Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Abraham Lincoln has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $400K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling and FilmBox+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abraham Lincoln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abraham Lincoln tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abraham Lincoln (1930)?
- In US, Abraham Lincoln is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abraham Lincoln worth watching?
- Abraham Lincoln holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abraham Lincoln?
- Abraham Lincoln stars Walter Huston, Una Merkel, William L. Thorne, Lucille La Verne and Helen Freeman.
- When was Abraham Lincoln released?
- Abraham Lincoln was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.