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Saving Lincoln

2013·Movie
1h 41min·NR
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The true story of an epic friendship.

The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.
Historical DramaBiopicAbraham LincolnU.S. Civil WarPolitical IntriguePresidential BodyguardAmerican HistoryCharacter Study

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Saving Lincoln legally?

Saving Lincoln is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saving Lincoln worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 21). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saving Lincoln rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Saving Lincoln?

1 h 41 min

Saving Lincoln runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Saving Lincoln based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saving Lincoln?

Critics24
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Saving Lincoln higher (59) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Saving Lincoln in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Saving Lincoln?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saving Lincoln in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.