The Better Angels

Nov 7 2014 PG 1h 35m
Biography, Drama, History

At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.

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Plot

The story of Abraham Lincoln's childhood in the harsh wilderness of Indiana and the hardships that shaped him, the tragedy that marked him for ever and the two women who guided him to immortality.

Written by

A.J. Edwards

Directed by

A.J. Edwards

Cast

Jason Clarke, Diane Kruger, Brit Marling

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Brothers K Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Trailers
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Scores
# of Votes
1,496
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
53
Popularity
NA