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Lincoln

6.820122h 30mPG-13MovieHistoryDrama

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery.…

DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterTony Kushner
ProducersDaniel Lupi·Kathleen Kennedy

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steven Spielberg

DDDaniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis
Abraham Lincoln
SFSally Field
Sally Field
Mary Todd Lincoln
DSDavid Strathairn
David Strathairn
William Seward
JGJoseph Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Robert Lincoln
JSJames Spader
James Spader
W.N. Bilbo
HHHal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Preston Blair
TJTommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Thaddeus Stevens
JHJohn Hawkes
John Hawkes
Robert Latham
JHJackie Earle Haley
Jackie Earle Haley
Alexander Stephens
BMBruce McGill
Bruce McGill
Edwin Stanton
TNTim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
Richard Schell
JCJoseph Cross
Joseph Cross
John Hay

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Lincoln — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lincoln?

Lincoln isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Lincoln on Netflix?

No, Lincoln is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Lincoln on Amazon Prime Video?

Lincoln isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Lincoln for free?

Lincoln isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Lincoln based on a true story?

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