Sign up
Trailer

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1940Movie1 h 50 minNR

DramaHistory
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes86%70%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes86%70%

Summary

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 67

Crew

Directed by
John Cromwell
Written by
Robert E. Sherwood
Produced by
Max Gordon
Music by
Roy Webb

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 22, 1940 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
February 22, 1940
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Expansion, The Alcoholic, Meet Cute +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Abe Lincoln in Illinois?"

Questions about Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Abe Lincoln in Illinois?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Abe Lincoln in Illinois from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.