The Better Angels

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.

PG20141h 35m6.2Movie

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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.

Cast

Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Sarah Lincoln
Jason Clarke
Jason Clarke
Tom Lincoln
Brit Marling
Brit Marling
Nancy Lincoln
Wes Bentley
Wes Bentley
Mr. Crawford
Braydon Denney
Braydon Denney
Abraham Lincoln
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Dennis
McKenzie Blankenship
McKenzie Blankenship
Sally
Ryan McFall
Ryan McFall
Johnny
Madison Stiltner
Madison Stiltner
Matilda
Bruce Bayard
Bruce Bayard
Oncle Samuel
Veanne Cox
Veanne Cox
Tante Elizabeth
Robert Vincent Smith
Robert Vincent Smith
Révérend Elkins

Trailer

Official Trailer