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The Better Angels

6.320141h 35mMovieDramaHistory

At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a…

DirectorA.J. Edwards
WriterA.J. Edwards
ProducersTerrence Malick·Nicolas Gonda

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by A.J. Edwards

DKDiane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Sarah Lincoln
JCJason Clarke
Jason Clarke
Tom Lincoln
BMBrit Marling
Brit Marling
Nancy Lincoln
WBWes Bentley
Wes Bentley
Mr. Crawford
BD
Braydon Denney
Abraham Lincoln
CW
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Dennis
MB
McKenzie Blankenship
Sally
RM
Ryan McFall
Johnny
MS
Madison Stiltner
Matilda
BB
Bruce Bayard
Oncle Samuel
VCVeanne Cox
Veanne Cox
Tante Elizabeth
RSRobert Vincent Smith
Robert Vincent Smith
Révérend Elkins

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The Better Angels — streaming FAQ

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The Better Angels isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Better Angels on Netflix?

No, The Better Angels is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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The Better Angels isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Better Angels for free?

The Better Angels isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Better Angels based on a true story?

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