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The Better Angels

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.

Top Cast

  • Diane Kruger

    Diane Kruger

    Sarah Lincoln

  • Jason Clarke

    Jason Clarke

    Tom Lincoln

  • Brit Marling

    Brit Marling

    Nancy Lincoln

  • Wes Bentley

    Wes Bentley

    Mr. Crawford

  • Braydon Denney

    Braydon Denney

    Abraham Lincoln

  • Cameron Mitchell Williams

    Cameron Mitchell Williams

    Dennis

  • McKenzie Blankenship

    McKenzie Blankenship

    Sally

  • Ryan McFall

    Ryan McFall

    Johnny

  • Madison Stiltner

    Madison Stiltner

    Matilda

Overview

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.

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