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The Birth of a Nation

5.919153h 15mNRMovieDramaHistoryWar

Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South…

DirectorD.W. Griffith
WritersD.W. Griffith·Frank E. Woods
ProducersD.W. Griffith·H.E. Aitken

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Cast · Directed by D.W. Griffith

LGLillian Gish
Lillian Gish
Stoneman's Daughter Elsie
MMMae Marsh
Mae Marsh
Flora Cameron
HWHenry B. Walthall
Henry B. Walthall
Col. Ben Cameron
MCMiriam Cooper
Miriam Cooper
Margaret Cameron
MAMary Alden
Mary Alden
Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia
RLRalph Lewis
Ralph Lewis
Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman
GSGeorge Siegmann
George Siegmann
Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch
WLWalter Long
Walter Long
Gus
RHRobert Harron
Robert Harron
Tod
WRWallace Reid
Wallace Reid
Jeff, the Blacksmith
JHJoseph Henabery
Joseph Henabery
Abraham Lincoln
ECElmer Clifton
Elmer Clifton
Stoneman's Elder Son Phil

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The Birth of a Nation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation is streaming on Artiflix and JustWatch TV in Philippines. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Birth of a Nation on Netflix?

No, The Birth of a Nation is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. It's currently on Artiflix and JustWatch TV.

Is The Birth of a Nation on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Birth of a Nation isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on Artiflix and JustWatch TV instead.

Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation for free?

The Birth of a Nation is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV in Philippines.

Is there a sequel to The Birth of a Nation?

Yes — The Birth of a Nation is followed by The Fall of a Nation (1916) in the Life of a Nation Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation is the first film in the Life of a Nation Collection.

Is The Birth of a Nation part of a trilogy?

No — The Birth of a Nation is part of the Life of a Nation Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Life of a Nation Collection?

There are 2 films in the Life of a Nation Collection: The Birth of a Nation (1915) and The Fall of a Nation (1916).