Official movie poster for Gods and Generals (2003), a drama history film

Gods and Generals(2003)

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6.4(208)3h 39m2003-02-21
DramaHistoryWar

Gods and Generals Synopsis

Follows the personal and professional life of Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.

Gods and Generals (2003) is a drama, history and war film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, released on February 21, 2003 with a runtime of 3h 39m. It stars Stephen Lang, Jeff Daniels, Robert Duvall and Kevin Conway. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 208 ratings.

Director:
Ronald F. Maxwell
Writers:
Ronald F. Maxwell, Jeff Shaara
Producers:
Ronald F. Maxwell
Cinematographer:
Kees Van Oostrum
Composer:
Randy Edelman
Production:
Turner Pictures, Antietam Filmworks, Esparza / Katz Productions, Neufeld/Rehme Productions, Mace Neufeld Productions
Budget:
$56,000,000
Revenue:
$12,923,936
Status:
Released

Gods and Generals (2003) Trailer

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Gods and Generals Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 208 ratings.

Mark Rushow

4/10

It is too afraid of reality to depict truths. Rather it hides behind a facade of being artistically 'old filmy' in styling; as too paint the whole in the romanticised vision (whitewash) held by those that love the idea of the Civil War. It was rather unbearable to say the least.

Reviewed on June 22, 2017

Wuchak

8/10

***Way better than "Gettysburg"*** Even though I love the Civil War I waited a full six and a half years before catching the prequel "Gods and Generals" (2003). Why? Because 1993's "Gettysburg" was so unimpressive. While "Gettysburg" has some worthwhile scenes it was merely okay on a whole, and sometimes downright tedious. How the filmmakers made the Civil War's biggest battle boring (generally speaking) is beyond…

Reviewed on July 8, 2019

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Gods and Generals – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Gods and Generals online?

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Gods and Generals (2003) 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 Gods and Generals?

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The main cast of Gods and Generals (2003) includes Stephen Lang, Jeff Daniels, Robert Duvall, Kevin Conway and C. Thomas Howell. 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 Gods and Generals released?

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Gods and Generals was released on February 21, 2003 and runs for 3h 39m.

Is Gods and Generals worth watching?

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Gods and Generals (2003) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 208 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 Gods and Generals?

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