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Saving Lincoln

4.820131h 41mNRMovieDramaHistory

The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.

DirectorSalvador Litvak
WritersNina Davidovich·Salvador Litvak

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Cast · Directed by Salvador Litvak

TATom Amandes
Tom Amandes
Abraham Lincoln
LCLea Coco
Lea Coco
Ward Hill Lamon
PMPenelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller
Mary Todd Lincoln
BDBruce Davison
Bruce Davison
William H. Seward
CBCreed Bratton
Creed Bratton
Senator Charles Sumner
SESaidah Arrika Ekulona
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
JSJosh Stamberg
Josh Stamberg
Salmon P. Chase
RCRobert Craighead
Robert Craighead
Edwin Stanton
LTLew Temple
Lew Temple
Montgomery Blair
MMMichael Maize
Michael Maize
Billy Herndon
SBSteven Brand
Steven Brand
Ned Baker
ACAdam Croasdell
Adam Croasdell
Col. Elmer Ellsworth

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Saving Lincoln — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Saving Lincoln?

Saving Lincoln is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The CW and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Saving Lincoln on Netflix?

No, Saving Lincoln is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The CW.

Is Saving Lincoln on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Saving Lincoln is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Saving Lincoln for free?

Saving Lincoln is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Hoopla in United States.

Is Saving Lincoln based on a true story?

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