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Benjamin Franklin (2022): Cast

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Benjamin Franklin is a 2022 documentary directed by Ken Burns, starring Josh Lucas as William Franklin (voice), Mandy Patinkin and Liam Neeson. It runs 3 hours 52 minutes.

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Benjamin Franklin (2022) movie poster
Runtime
3h 52m (232 min)
Director
Ken Burns
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Benjamin Franklin About?

The premise of Benjamin Franklin without spoilers.

Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States. A prolific printer, inventor, diplomat and author, he shaped scientific thought and American politics.

Benjamin Franklin Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • war of independence
  • american history
  • american politician
  • american politics
  • 18th century
  • history documentary
  • reenactment
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Cast & crew

Benjamin Franklin Cast & Characters

Josh Lucas leads the cast as William Franklin (voice), with Mandy Patinkin as Benjamin Franklin (voice) and Liam Neeson as Alexander Wedderburn / Ambassador Lord Stormont (voice). Directed by Ken Burns; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ken Burns

More films directed by Ken Burns: The Mayo Clinic, Seeing, Searching, Being: William Segal, Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip and Mark Twain.

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Benjamin Franklin Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Benjamin Franklin.

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FAQ

Benjamin Franklin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Benjamin Franklin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Benjamin Franklin?

Benjamin Franklin runs 3 hours 52 minutes (232 minutes).

Who directed Benjamin Franklin?

Benjamin Franklin was directed by Ken Burns.

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Who is in the cast of Benjamin Franklin?

Benjamin Franklin stars Josh Lucas as William Franklin (voice), Mandy Patinkin as Benjamin Franklin (voice) and Liam Neeson as Alexander Wedderburn / Ambassador Lord Stormont (voice), among 4 credited actors.

Does Benjamin Franklin have a post-credit scene?

No. Benjamin Franklin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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