The Better Angels (2014)
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 thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.
Cast
- Diane Kruger - Sarah Lincoln
- Jason Clarke - Tom Lincoln
- Brit Marling - Nancy Lincoln
- Wes Bentley - Mr. Crawford
- Braydon Denney - Abraham Lincoln
- Cameron Mitchell Williams - Dennis
- McKenzie Blankenship - Sally
- Ryan McFall - Johnny
- Madison Stiltner - Matilda
- Bruce Bayard - Oncle Samuel
Screenplay
Themes
Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Historical Figures and Biographies, Teacher-Student Relationship, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
indiana, usa, wilderness, education, biography, stepmother, illness, abraham lincoln
Trailer
The Better Angels TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Better Angels about?
- 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 thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.
- Who directed The Better Angels?
- The Better Angels was directed by A.J. Edwards.
- Who stars in The Better Angels?
- The Better Angels stars Diane Kruger, Jason Clarke, Brit Marling, Wes Bentley, Braydon Denney, Cameron Mitchell Williams.
- How long is The Better Angels?
- The Better Angels has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Better Angels?
- The Better Angels is a Drama, History film.
- How much did The Better Angels gross?
- The Better Angels grossed $70,918 worldwide.
- Where was The Better Angels produced?
- The Better Angels was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Better Angels?
- The themes of The Better Angels include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Historical Figures and Biographies, Teacher-Student Relationship, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.