Gettysburg
1993, English. Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
Same Land. Same God. Different Dreams.
In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.
- Runtime
- 4h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Ronald F. MaxwellDirector
- Jeff DanielsCol. Joshua Chamberlain
- Tom BerengerLieut. Gen. James Longstreet
- Martin SheenGen. Robert E. Lee
- Sam ElliottBrig. Gen. John Buford
- Stephen LangMaj. Gen. George E. Pickett
- C. Thomas HowellLieut. Thomas D. Chamberlain
- Richard AndersonMaj. Gen. George G. Meade
- Richard JordanBrig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
- Kevin ConwaySergeant Buster Kilrain
- Andrew PrineBrig. Gen. Richard B. Garnett
- Cooper HuckabeeHenry T. Harrison
- Patrick GormanMaj. Gen. John Bell Hood
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ronald F. Maxwell
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $11M
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What Gettysburg is based on
Gettysburg is based on The Killer Angels (1974) by Michael Shaara, published by David McKay Publications.
True story · 1974
The Killer Angels
By Michael Shaara
Published by David McKay Publications
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Gettysburg: quick answers
Is Gettysburg worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 347 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gettysburg?
Gettysburg runs 254 minutes (4h 14m).
Does Gettysburg have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gettysburg. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gettysburg parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Gettysburg is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Gettysburg on?
Gettysburg isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Gettysburg?
If you liked Gettysburg, try Glory, Gods and Generals, The Colt.
Who directed Gettysburg?
Gettysburg (1993) was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell and stars Jeff Daniels, Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen.
What is Gettysburg based on?
Gettysburg is based on The Killer Angels (1974) by Michael Shaara, published by David McKay Publications.