Saving Lincoln (2013): Ratings & Plot
Saving Lincoln is a 2013 biographical film directed by Salvador Litvak. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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- Director
- Salvador Litvak
- Genre
- Biography
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Saving Lincoln About?
The premise of Saving Lincoln without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln faces numerous threats to his life. U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon, Lincoln's loyal protector, works tirelessly to uncover and prevent assassination attempts. With unwavering dedication and courage, Lamon shields the President from harm, navigating dangerous political landscapes and demonstrating remarkable bravery in the face of adversity.
Saving Lincoln Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- assassin
- storytelling
- the white house washington d.c.
- president
- general
- presidential inauguration
- washington monument washington d.c.
- abraham lincoln character
- playing banjo
- voice over narration
- mary todd lincoln character
- reference to john brown
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- newspaper
- slavery
- year 1958
- stephen a. douglas character
- douglas lincoln debate
- reference to benjamin franklin
- train trip
- allan pinkerton character
- ward hill lamon character
- elmer e. ellsworth character
- seance
- typhoid fever
- john wilkes booth character
- theater
- george mcclellan character
- relieved of command
- reference to george washington
- ulysses s. grant character
- reference to william tecumseh sherman
- political assassination
- death of title character
- co written by director
- writer director producer
- u.s. marshal
- bodyguard
- confederacy
- president elect
- horse
- telling a joke
- assassination attempt
- ford's theatre washington d.c.
- commander in chief
- steam train
- senator
- republican party
- federal government
- union army
- emancipation proclamation
The Director of Saving Lincoln
Directed by Salvador Litvak.
- Director Salvador Litvak
More from Salvador Litvak
More films directed by Salvador Litvak, best-rated first: When Do We Eat? and Guns & Moses.
Saving Lincoln Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Saving Lincoln 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 27% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 21 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 47% User score
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Saving Lincoln Plot Summary
What happens in Saving Lincoln from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Salvador Litvak and Nina Davidovich Litvak embarked on an in-depth research journey to create their screenplay, focusing on the extraordinary friendship between Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by Ben Schwartz) and Ward Hill Lamon. Their story unfolds during a tumultuous era, starting from their initial meeting and extending through Lincoln’s presidency, intricately weaving a narrative filled with camaraderie and sacrifice.
Ward Hill Lamon, a man of considerable stature known for his penchant for storytelling, whiskey-laden celebrations, and rugged charm, initially found himself at odds with the thoughtful Lincoln due to their vastly different backgrounds. Yet, it was their shared humor and deep moral conviction against slavery that helped build an unbreakable friendship. As Lamon’s trusted ally, he became privy to Lincoln’s most personal worries and concerns.
Full summary
The whole story of Saving Lincoln, scene by scene
Saving Lincoln Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Saving Lincoln.
How Well Do You Know Saving Lincoln?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who played the role of Abraham Lincoln in the film?
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Saving Lincoln FAQ: Release Date, Director & Post-Credit Scene
Release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Saving Lincoln, each answered in a sentence.
When was Saving Lincoln released?
Saving Lincoln was released on February 15, 2013.
Who directed Saving Lincoln?
Saving Lincoln was directed by Salvador Litvak.
More films by Salvador Litvak How is Saving Lincoln rated?
Saving Lincoln has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 21 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.
Does Saving Lincoln have a post-credit scene?
No. Saving Lincoln has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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