The Gettysburg Address(2025)
The long road to freedom and equality.
The Gettysburg Address Synopsis
In the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln went to Gettysburg. "The Gettysburg Address" investigates the five extant copies of Lincoln's famous speech, separating fact from fiction along the way. Lincoln's greater journey to Gettysburg is chronicled, from his early anti-slavery sentiments as a poor farmer's son to his rousing orations as one of America's greatest leaders.
The Gettysburg Address (2025) is a documentary and history film directed by Sean Conant, released on November 19, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 45m. It stars Cary Elwes, Sam Elliott, Neal McDonough and Dermot Mulroney.
- Director:
- Sean Conant
- Writers:
- Sean Conant
- Producers:
- Jim Conant, Sean Conant
- Production:
- Rising Picture Company
- Status:
- Released
The Gettysburg Address Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cary Elwes
as John P. Jones (voice)
Sam Elliott
as Ward Hill Lamon (voice)
Neal McDonough
as Charles Sumner (voice)
Dermot Mulroney
as Andrew Curtin (voice)
Matthew Broderick
as Reader
William Fichtner
as John G. Nicolay (voice)
Michael C. Hall
as Leonard Swett (voice)
Keith David
as Frederick Douglass (voice)
David Morse
as Abraham Lincoln (voice)
Aidan Quinn
as Theodore Parker (voice)
Gary Busey
as John C. Calhoun (voice)
David Strathairn
as Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Sean Conant, written by Sean Conant, produced by Jim Conant and Sean Conant.
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The Gettysburg Address – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gettysburg Address online?
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The Gettysburg Address (2025) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Gettysburg Address?
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The main cast of The Gettysburg Address (2025) includes Cary Elwes, Sam Elliott, Neal McDonough, Dermot Mulroney and Matthew Broderick. The film was directed by Sean Conant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gettysburg Address released?
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The Gettysburg Address was released on November 19, 2025 and runs for 2h 45m.