Young Washington

A solemn, handsomely mounted historical drama that trades spectacle for earnest character study, with muddy battles and a young man's slow reckoning with duty.

Directed by

Jon Erwin

Genres

History, War, Drama

Starring

William Franklyn-Miller, Ben Kingsley, Mary-Louise Parker

Tagline

250 years of history begins with one man.

Overview

Before he led a nation, George Washington was a young soldier thrown into a global conflict. With alliances crumbling and war closing in, he must choose who to trust and confront the leader he's becoming.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, identity, war, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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