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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...
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- Gone With the Wind (1939) The most famous, most influential, and nearly the longest Civil War film ever made is undoubtedly "Gone with the Wind." While parts of this film may certainly be problematic, there's a reason it's withstood the test of time.
- Glory (1989) Many folks count "Glory" as the greatest Civil War film out there, and it's tough to argue against that. With masterful performances from Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes, and Andre Braugher, and some of the greatest battle reenactments ever to be filmed, "Glory" is a true triumph.
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Clint Eastwood's version of a Civil War film quickly turns into a Revisionist Western, but we're not complaining. After the death of his wife and child at the hands of pro-Union Redlegs, Josey Wales joins a gang of Confederate Bushwhackers who are eventually killed off by the merciless Union Captain Terrell.
- Lincoln (2012) It would be impossible to put together a list of the greatest Civil War films without mentioning Steven Spielberg's triumphant "Lincoln" biopic.
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- The Birth of a Nation. D.W. Griffiths' hugely controversial silent movie landmark follows the fortunes of two rival families on opposing sides during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
- Ride With The Devil. Future Brokeback Mountain director Ang Lee probed the complex, contradictory racial politics of America's bloodiest conflict with this handsomely shot epic about a youthful band of Missouri outlaws fighting for the Confederate cause.
- Cold Mountain. Aspiring to the grand historical sweep of Gone With The Wind, Anthony Minghella's Civil War romance is a flawed but sumptuous saga featuring an all-star cast and some brilliantly orchestrated set-piece battles.
- Gettysburg. Originally planned as a TV miniseries for Ted Turner's TNT network, director Ronald Maxwell's painstaking adaptation of Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the 1863 battle of Gettysburg eventually became a forensically detailed cinematic epic spanning more than four hours.
7.6 (32K) 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. The dialogue is a bit painful and much of the facial hair is awful, but the set pieces are incredible.
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- Gettysburg (1993) At 4.5 hours, it feels unfair to compare one "movie" to others that are much shorter, because they can cover events in far more depth.
- Gone With the Wind (1939) The epic saga that is "Gone With the Wind" follows Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) as she goes from being a Southern belle to the struggles she faces when the Civil War imposes on her idyll.
- Glory (1989) One of the lesser-known aspects of the Civil War is the existence of regiments made up of Black soldiers on the Union side, and one of the reasons they're not so well-known is that Civil War movies have historically tended to have overwhelmingly white casts.
- The Beguiled (2017) Based on the novel published in 1966, this Southern Gothic twist on the Civil War has had two well-known adaptations: "The Beguiled" starring Clint Eastwood in 1971, then Sofia Coppola's take in 2017.
Jun 28, 2024 · The best Civil War movies not only delve into the battles and the bravery but also explore the profound human stories amidst the strife, offering viewers a glimpse into one of the most tumultuous times in American history.
From epic battles to personal stories of love, loss, and redemption, the Civil War has been the backdrop for some of cinema’s most memorable and powerful moments. Whether you prefer historical accuracy or fictionalized drama, there is no shortage of great Civil War movies to choose from.
