The Gettysburg Address
“The long road to freedom and equality.”
Synopsis
In the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln went to Gettysburg. "The Gettysburg Address" investigates the five extant copies of Lincoln's famous speech, separating fact from fiction along the way. Lincoln's greater journey to Gettysburg is chronicled, from his early anti-slavery sentiments as a poor farmer's son to his rousing orations as one of America's greatest leaders.
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Cary Elwes
John P. Jones (voice)
Sam Elliott
Ward Hill Lamon (voice)
Neal McDonough
Charles Sumner (voice)
Dermot Mulroney
Andrew Curtin (voice)
Matthew Broderick
Reader
William Fichtner
John G. Nicolay (voice)
Michael C. Hall
Leonard Swett (voice)
Keith David
Frederick Douglass (voice)
David Morse
Abraham Lincoln (voice)
Aidan Quinn
Theodore Parker (voice)
Gary Busey
John C. Calhoun (voice)
David Strathairn
Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)
Jason Alexander
Noah Brooks (voice)
Ed Asner
Edward Everett (voice)
Lili Taylor
Emily Souder (voice)
Victor Garber
William Saunders (voice)
Bob Gunton
William Herndon (voice)
Zachary Gordon
Daniel Skelly (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Conant
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Conant
- Original Score
- Luke Richards
- Original Title
- The Gettysburg Address
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- Rising Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Conant
Sean Conant
Luke Richards
Jim Conant, Sean Conant
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Conant
Producer
Sean Conant
Producer
Sean Conant
Writer
Sean Conant
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gettysburg Address
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What is The Gettysburg Address about?
In the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln went to Gettysburg. "The Gettysburg Address" investigates the five extant copies of Lincoln's famous speech, separating fact from fiction along the way. Lincoln's greater journey to Gettysburg is chronicled, from his early anti-slavery sentiments as a poor farmer's son to his rousing orations as one of America's greatest leaders.
Who directed The Gettysburg Address?
The Gettysburg Address was directed by Sean Conant.
Who stars in The Gettysburg Address?
The principal cast of The Gettysburg Address includes Cary Elwes, Sam Elliott, Neal McDonough, Dermot Mulroney, Matthew Broderick.
When was The Gettysburg Address released and how long is it?
The Gettysburg Address was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gettysburg Address?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gettysburg Address was composed by Luke Richards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gettysburg Address?
The Gettysburg Address holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).