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Why to watch
- 'Civil War' is a road trip movie set in a horrifying what-if scenario
- When: Civil War is in theaters and IMAX on April 12.
- What to know: The latest from writer-director Alex Garland imagines a United States at war with itself.
- The plot follows three generations of journalists — played by Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura and Stephen McKinley Henderson — on a dangerous trip from New York to Washington, D.C.
- Garland wrote the film during the 2020 election but tells Yahoo Entertainment its release during the 2024 election cycle is coincidental and due to “logistical requirements.”
- While there are some allusions to recent social unrest early in the film, the world of Civil War is wholly fictional and does not concern itself with present-day party politics.
- Promotion for the film hints at a complicated backstory with multiple distinct factions vying for power — but one of Civil War’s greatest strengths is that almost none of this is explained and it is open to viewer interpretation.
- Garland hopes Civil War will spark earnest conversation about the potential consequences of extremism, “because conversation is the thing that is really struggling to exist in public discourse.”
- — Sam Matthews, executive producer
- April 10, 2024
The following is a list of films and television shows about the American Civil War (1861-1865). 1910s. 1920s. 1930s. 1940s. 1950s. 1960s. 1970s. 1980s. 1990s. 2000s. 2010s. 2020s. Upcoming films. Science fiction, fantasy and horror. Television films. TV Series.
1. Gettysburg. 1993 4h 31m PG. 7.6 (31K) Rate. In 1863, the Northern and Southern forces fight at Gettysburg in the decisive battle of the American Civil War. Director Ron Maxwell Stars Tom Berenger Martin Sheen Stephen Lang. 2. Gods and Generals. 2003 3h 39m PG-13. 6.2 (17K) Rate. 30 Metascore.
Dec 19, 2023 · Films about the Civil War range from Oscar-winning biographical dramas by some of the greatest filmmakers the world has ever seen to sweeping historical epics depicting the grueling manner in...
14 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Gods and Generals. 2003 3h 39m PG-13. 6.2 (17K) Rate. 30 Metascore. The rise and fall of confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, as he meets with military success against the Union from 1861 to 1863, when he is accidentally killed by his own soldiers.
Oct 14, 2022 · The American Civil War of 1861-1865 is an extensive topic. Join us on a tour through the best of nearly a hundred years of Civil War movies, ranked.
Mar 11, 2019 · From the amazing true stories of the time, to the differences that divided the country, to the ugly history of slavery, civil war films have much to explore. Though a difficult subject to tackle, a number of films have told excellent stories set during this tragic time. Here are the best Civil War movies of all time.
May 1, 2024 · 1. Gettysburg. Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen, Stephen Lang. 92 votes. Gettysburg is a compelling epic that brings to life the pivotal battle of the American Civil War over the course of three days in 1863. Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, this film meticulously presents the strategies, valor, and turmoil experienced by both Union and Confederate forces.
