The Better Angels (2014)

  • PG
  • 01/18/2014 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 35m

Overview

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.

A.J. Edwards

Director, Writer

Cast

Diane Kruger's headshot

Diane Kruger

Sarah Lincoln
Jason Clarke's headshot

Jason Clarke

Tom Lincoln
Brit Marling's headshot

Brit Marling

Nancy Lincoln
Wes Bentley's headshot

Wes Bentley

Mr. Crawford
Braydon Denney's headshot

Braydon Denney

Abraham Lincoln
Cameron Mitchell Williams's headshot

Cameron Mitchell Williams

Dennis
McKenzie Blankenship's headshot

McKenzie Blankenship

Sally
Ryan McFall's headshot

Ryan McFall

Johnny

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