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The Second Civil War

6.119971h 37mRMovieDramaComedyTV Movie

When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on…

DirectorJoe Dante
WriterMartyn Burke
ProducersBarry Levinson·Chip Diggins

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joe Dante

BBBeau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Governor Jim Farley
JCJoanna Cassidy
Joanna Cassidy
Helena Newman
JCJames Coburn
James Coburn
Jack Buchan
KDKevin Dunn
Kevin Dunn
Jimmy Cannon
PHPhil Hartman
Phil Hartman
The President
DHDan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Mel Burgess
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Jim Kalla
DLDenis Leary
Denis Leary
Vinnie Franco
EPElizabeth Peña
Elizabeth Peña
Christina Fernandez
RPRon Perlman
Ron Perlman
Alan Manieski
BKBrian Keith
Brian Keith
General Buford
KMKevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Chief of Staff

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The Second Civil War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Second Civil War?

The Second Civil War is streaming on Max in United States as of September 2026. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Second Civil War on Netflix?

No, The Second Civil War is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Max.

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

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