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The Better Angels

2014, History/Drama, 1h 35m

49 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Malick-inspired but not as inspired as Malick, The Better Angels muffles an interesting idea under ponderous execution. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Abraham Lincoln's childhood in the harsh wilderness, and the hardships that shaped him.

Cast & Crew

Jason Clarke
Jason Clarke
Tom Lincoln
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Sarah Lincoln
Brit Marling
Brit Marling
Nancy Lincoln
Wes Bentley
Wes Bentley
Mr. Crawford
Braydon Denney
Braydon Denney
Abe
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Dennis
McKenzie Blankenship
McKenzie Blankenship
Sally
Ryan McFall
Ryan McFall
Johnny
A.J. Edwards
A.J. Edwards
Director
A.J. Edwards
A.J. Edwards
Screenwriter
Nicolas Gonda
Nicolas Gonda
Producer
Terrence Malick
Terrence Malick
Producer
Charley Beil
Charley Beil
Producer
Jake DeVito
Jake DeVito
Producer
Elizabeth Lodge Stepp
Elizabeth Lodge Stepp
Producer
Antoine Douaihy
Antoine Douaihy
Executive Producer
Jason Krigsfeld
Jason Krigsfeld
Executive Producer
Joseph Krigsfeld
Joseph Krigsfeld
Executive Producer
Kevin Kowalski
Kevin Kowalski
Executive Producer
Hanan Townshend
Hanan Townshend
Original Music
Matthew J. Lloyd
Matthew J. Lloyd
Cinematographer
Alex Milan
Alex Milan
Film Editing
Stefni Colle
Stefni Colle
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Audience Reviews for The Better Angels

  • Feb 10, 2014
    Edwards doesn't even try to hide the obvious and unoriginal way that he emulates Malick's style, and he seems more concerned with creating a powerful meditative experience than offering any real insight into what shaped Lincoln in his childhood to become the man he would be.
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