The Better Angels Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 18, 2015

The Better Angels

Release Date: Friday, November 7, 2014 Limited

Director: A.J. Edwards

Starring: Jason Clarke • Diane Kruger • Brit Marling • Wes Bentley • Braydon Denney

N/A Biography 1 hr, 35 m

1 / 5.0

35% WILL SEE 65% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The Better Angels looks at the formative years of Abraham Lincoln's life in the harsh wilderness of Indiana in 1817.

Biography Drama

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Who stars in The Better Angels – Cast List

Jason Clarke
... Tom Lincoln

The Last Frontier (series), A House of Dynamite
Diane Kruger
... Sarah Lincoln

Inglourious Basterds, The 355
B
Brit Marling
... Nancy Lincoln

Arbitrage, I Origins
W
Wes Bentley
... Mr. Crawford

Interstellar, Gone
B
Braydon Denney
... Abe
C
Cameron Mitchell Williams
... Dennis

Who is making The Better Angels – Crew List

A look at The Better Angels behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director A.J. Edwards last helmed First Love and Age Out. The film's writer A.J. Edwards last penned First Love and Age Out.

Director: A.J. Edwards
Screenwriter: A.J. Edwards
Producers: Charley Beil
Nicolas Gonda
Terrence Malick

Studio: Amplify
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Better Angels

Key Facts

Shot entirely in black and white.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2014

Completed

Changed The Better Angels movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Production wrapped up on or before October 22, 2012.

Aug 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. roduction of the black & white film is scheduled for the fall of 2012.

Aug 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Green Blade Rises
Language: English

The Better Angels Trailers and Clips

The Better Angels

Theatrical Trailer

The Better Angels Release Date: When was the film released?

The Better Angels was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 7 , 2014. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Interstellar, Big Hero 6 and Jessabelle. As a limited release, The Better Angels was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Better Angels DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Better Angels is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, March 03, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Better Angels today on Amazon.

The Better Angels Digital Release Date

The Better Angels is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.