Official movie poster for Gettysburg (1993), a drama history film

Gettysburg(1993)

Same Land. Same God. Different Dreams.

7.0(339)4h 14m1993-10-08
DramaHistoryWar

Gettysburg Synopsis

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.

Gettysburg (1993) is a drama, history and war film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, released on October 8, 1993 with a runtime of 4h 14m. It stars Jeff Daniels, Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen and Sam Elliott. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 339 ratings.

Director:
Ronald F. Maxwell
Writers:
Ronald F. Maxwell, Michael Shaara
Producers:
Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza
Cinematographer:
Kees Van Oostrum
Composer:
Randy Edelman
Production:
Esparza / Katz Productions, Turner Pictures, Mace Neufeld Productions, Robert Rehme Productions, TriStar Television
Budget:
$20,000,000
Revenue:
$10,769,960
Status:
Released

Gettysburg (1993) Trailer

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Gettysburg Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 339 ratings.

Peter McGinn

10/10

I first watched this movie in a movie theater shortly after it came out. It only had a limited release, so most people saw it as a cable release movie. From the opening title crawl and showing the lead actors in their roles juxtaposed with pictures of the actual historical figures, it had me hook. It is based on the novel The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. It is one of the first books on the Civil War I read,…

Reviewed on August 12, 2020

Wuchak

6/10

_**The Civil War's Turning Point Battle**_ "Gettysburg" (1993) has a lot going for it: an all-star cast, including Tom Berenger (Longstreat), Martin Sheen (Robert E. Lee), Jeff Daniels (Chamberlain) and Sam Elliott (Buford); great authentic Gettysburg locations; good battle scenes; a commitment to historical accuracy; and thousands upon thousands of Civil War reenactors. Part I is highlighted by Chamberlain's…

Reviewed on September 9, 2021

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Gettysburg – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Gettysburg online?

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Gettysburg (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Gettysburg?

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The main cast of Gettysburg (1993) includes Jeff Daniels, Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen, Sam Elliott and Stephen Lang. The film was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Gettysburg released?

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Gettysburg was released on October 8, 1993 and runs for 4h 14m.

Is Gettysburg worth watching?

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Gettysburg (1993) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 339 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Gettysburg?

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Yes. The official Gettysburg trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.