Shenandoah

Released Jun 3, 1965

1h 45m

War

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100%

6 Reviews

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American Civil War film about a wealthy widower who has remained steadfast in his opposition to the war on moral grounds. However, he is forced to become involved in the conflict when his son-in-law is called upon to serve in the Confederate forces, his youngest son is captured by the Union army, and another son and his pregnant daughter-in-law are killed by looters.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

There's real complexity at work.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 31, 2021

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A well-acted, folksy, sentimental and respectable Civil War drama.

Rated: B+

Jun 28, 2014

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Dan Jardine

Apollo Guide

A successful film not just because of the marriage of the right actor in the appropriate genre, but also the timely infusion of challenging questions about a nation at war.

Rated: 76/100

Jun 28, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Set in a Virginia farm during the Civil War, this popular family film offers all-American star Jimmy Stewart a classic role, a widower with six sons who initially refuses to takes sides or get involved in the conflict--only to learn otherwise.

Rated: B

Jun 14, 2007

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 3/5

Dec 5, 2003

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Tony Mastroianni

Cleveland Press

Shenandoah often comes close to being soap opera, stays on its dramatic path because of the cast and the work of director Andy McLaglen and screen writer James Lee Barrett.

Nov 20, 2003

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Newell F

This is a must watch classic film! It treats the horrors of war well without having to resort to extraordinary violence. It also models well how a family can support each other in good times and bad.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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CodyZamboni

Movie features one of James Stewart's best , most committed performances, as he goes from pacifist to pissed off protective father. As the tragedies pile up, watching how Stewart responds gives this movie grit and insight. He anchors this compelling Civil War story with many famous faces in supporting roles, with a standout being George Kennedy as battle weary Yankee commander.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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Garth A

One of the best American films of all times. It is interesting that the part of "Boy Anderson", was played by child actor Phillip Alford, who played Jem Finch, the son of Atticus Finch (played by Grefory Peck.) Though Alford only was in a few films, both "Shenandoah" and "To Kill A Mockingbird" remain among the best films dealing with race and American history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/10/23

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Sean A

Overall, a mediocre film. Too many themes are pursued at once. The film starts as a comedy and then forces itself into a tragedy in the last 15 or so minutes. The foreshadowing of tragedy was poorly done. The film is too cute and sentimental for that sort of twist. Without Jimmy Stewart's humor, this film would have one less star from me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/23

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Kevin B

Worth watching I enjoyed it

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Tom M

I'm not quite sure why the 'wisdom of the crowd' rated this so highly. It's okay, but nothing all that great. The trite social & cultural perspectives were amusing / horrifying.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Andrew V. McLaglen

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Synopsis

American Civil War film about a wealthy widower who has remained steadfast in his opposition to the war on moral grounds. However, he is forced to become involved in the conflict when his son-in-law is called upon to serve in the Confederate forces, his youngest son is captured by the Union army, and another son and his pregnant daughter-in-law are killed by looters.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Screenwriter: James Lee Barrett
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 3, 1965, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Runtime: 1h 45m

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