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Abe Lincoln in Illinois

6.919401h 50mNRMovieDramaHistory

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.

DirectorJohn Cromwell
WriterRobert E. Sherwood
ProducerMax Gordon

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Cromwell

RMRaymond Massey
Raymond Massey
Abe Lincoln
GLGene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart
Stephen Douglas
RGRuth Gordon
Ruth Gordon
Mary Todd Lincoln
MHMary Howard
Mary Howard
Ann Rutledge
MWMinor Watson
Minor Watson
Joshua Speed
ABAlan Baxter
Alan Baxter
Billy Herndon
HSHarvey Stephens
Harvey Stephens
Ninian Edwards
HSHoward Da Silva
Howard Da Silva
Jack Armstrong
DTDorothy Tree
Dorothy Tree
Elizabeth Edwards
ABAldrich Bowker
Aldrich Bowker
Judge Bowling Green
MMMaurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
John McNeil
LHLouis Jean Heydt
Louis Jean Heydt
Mentor Graham

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Abe Lincoln in Illinois — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Abe Lincoln in Illinois?

Abe Lincoln in Illinois isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois on Netflix?

No, Abe Lincoln in Illinois is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Abe Lincoln in Illinois isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Abe Lincoln in Illinois for free?

Abe Lincoln in Illinois isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois based on a true story?

Yes — Abe Lincoln in Illinois is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).