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A More Perfect Union (1989): Cast & Where to Watch

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A More Perfect Union is a 1989 historical drama directed by Peter N. Johnson, starring Craig Wasson as James Madison, David Jensen and Michael Flynn. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Stream it on BYUtv, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where to watch
A More Perfect Union (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Peter N. Johnson
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A More Perfect Union About?

The premise of A More Perfect Union without spoilers.

Become an eyewitness to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this two‑hour film that brings the Founding Fathers to life, showing the struggles and breakthroughs that produced the United States Constitution. Filmed on location at Independence Hall, Williamsburg and other historic sites, it delivers dramatic, fact‑based storytelling praised for “bringing history books to life” and recognized by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution for exceptional merit.

A More Perfect Union Themes & Keywords

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  • george washington character
  • james madison character
  • john adams character
  • thomas jefferson character
  • constitution
  • 1780s
  • live action
  • politics
  • founding fathers
  • american history
Where to watch

Where to Watch A More Perfect Union

Stream it on BYUtv, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

A More Perfect Union Cast & Characters

Craig Wasson leads the cast as James Madison, with David Jensen and Michael Flynn as Gunning Bedford. Directed by Peter N. Johnson; 29 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

A More Perfect Union FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of A More Perfect Union, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A More Perfect Union?

A More Perfect Union runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was A More Perfect Union released?

A More Perfect Union was released on January 7, 1989.

Who directed A More Perfect Union?

A More Perfect Union was directed by Peter N. Johnson.

More films by Peter N. Johnson

Who is in the cast of A More Perfect Union?

A More Perfect Union stars Craig Wasson as James Madison, David Jensen and Michael Flynn as Gunning Bedford, among 29 credited actors.

Where can I watch A More Perfect Union?

In the US, A More Perfect Union is streaming on BYUtv and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does A More Perfect Union have a post-credit scene?

No. A More Perfect Union has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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