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A Great Awakening

2026Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

DramaHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic–5.2Rotten Tomatoes69%95%

A nostalgic, cathartic history movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

Before the American Revolution, there was a revelation.

One of the most defining moments in American history is the story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.

Feels like

  • Founding Fathers Drama
  • Intellectual Friendship
  • Historical Biopic
  • Enlightenment Era Politics
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Educational Cinema
  • American Independence
  • Philosophical Debate
  • Period Piece Authenticity
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Joshua Enck
Written by
Jonathan Blair, Joshua Enck, Jeff Bender
Produced by
Troy Thorne, Steve Buckwalter
Music by
Chad Marriott

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Facts

April 3, 2026 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
April 3, 2026
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
56 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Great Awakening?"

Questions about A Great Awakening

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Where can I stream A Great Awakening?

Wonder Project

In the United States, A Great Awakening streams on Wonder Project. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is A Great Awakening worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 69%).

Is A Great Awakening okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching A Great Awakening?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is A Great Awakening plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.