Gettysburg

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Gettysburg

PG

1993

4h 14m

War

History

Drama

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This war drama depicts one of the biggest events of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg. The massive three-day conflict begins as Confederate General Robert E. Lee (Martin Sheen) presses his troops north into Pennsylvania, leading to confrontations with Union forces, including the regiment of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels). As the battle rages on and casualties mount, the film follows both the front lines and the strategic maneuvering behind the scenes.

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Critics Consensus

Gettysburg's reverent approach to history is balanced with the committed work of a talented cast - and the hard-hitting dramatization of a bloody turning point in the Civil War.

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Tom Tunney

Sight & Sound

The movie's made-for-TV status militates against a convincingly brutal presentation of the battle scenes...

Feb 6, 2020

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

It's a movie that parades authenticity, but never settles on its own point of view.

Feb 9, 2006

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Variety

Gettysburg succeeds as a motion picture event, and as a re-creation of a pivotal chapter of American history.

Rated: 5/5

May 28, 2004

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Luke Parker

Dr. Filmlove's Film Reviews and Ratings

More frenetic than a re-enactment, less assuming than a lecture, and even less sentimental than a Hollywood drama.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 16, 2020

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

Wins the day by giving a detailed account of the three-day battle (for the first time in a feature film), shot on the actual locations where the events took place. [Blu-ray]

Rated: 3.5/4

May 30, 2011

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 4/5

Oct 27, 2005

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Cindy R

I had ready Gettysburg by Stephen Sears before watching the movie. I enjoyed its focus on the conflict and decisions that where made before and during the battle. There was a lack of Hollywooding the historical battle and turning it into romantic deviations. It stayed pretty close to the battle and the outcomes of the decisions made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Wes K

Its a Great War film Its probably an hour to long and there are some cheesy scenes with people dying but Its also a crazy production of man power so many people on screen at once. Very good. 7.9/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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John C

Gettysburg is an exemplary film based on the incredible true story of the most pivotal engagement of the Civil War as seen through the eyes of the men who fought there. The superb performances of Jeff Daniels as Joshua Chamberlain and Tom Berenger as James Longstreet are not only Oscar worthy, but truly breath life into a largely forgotten period of American history. With breathtaking practical effects, stunning on-location filming, a beautiful and often emotional score, thousands of reenactors, thought provoking dialogue and internal and external conflicts such as only a war can bring, Gettysburg is a film that both casual viewer and hardcore historian will thoroughly enjoy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Adam P

Just brilliant movie. Have watched numerous times and really enjoy this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Richard H

This movie describes the Confederate soldiers as heroes fighting for "Virginia" and never really digs into the fact that they were fighting for the right to own and subjugate human beings.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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Yves C

Saw this one the first time a long long time ago, still an excellent movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Ronald F. Maxwell

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Tom Berenger

Lt. Gen. James Longstreet

Martin Sheen

Gen. Robert E. Lee

Stephen Lang

Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett

Jeff Daniels

Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

Sam Elliott

Brig. Gen. John Buford

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Synopsis

This war drama depicts one of the biggest events of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg. The massive three-day conflict begins as Confederate General Robert E. Lee (Martin Sheen) presses his troops north into Pennsylvania, leading to confrontations with Union forces, including the regiment of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels). As the battle rages on and casualties mount, the film follows both the front lines and the strategic maneuvering behind the scenes.

Director: Ronald F. Maxwell
Producer: Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz
Screenwriter: Ronald F. Maxwell
Production Co: TriStar Television, New Line Cinema, Esparza/Katz Productions, Warner Bros.
Rating: PG
Genre: War, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 4h 14m
Sound Mix: Surround

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