

Saving Lincoln
2013, English. Directed by Salvador Litvak.
The true story of an epic friendship.
The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Saving Lincoln
Saving Lincoln is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Free
Availability in India as of 8 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Salvador LitvakDirector
- Tom AmandesAbraham Lincoln
- Lea CocoWard Hill Lamon
- Penelope Ann MillerMary Todd Lincoln
- Bruce DavisonWilliam H. Seward
- Creed BrattonSenator Charles Sumner
- Saidah Arrika EkulonaMrs. Elizabeth Keckly
- Josh StambergSalmon P. Chase
- Robert CraigheadEdwin Stanton
- Lew TempleMontgomery Blair
- Michael MaizeBilly Herndon
- Steven BrandNed Baker
- Adam CroasdellCol. Elmer Ellsworth
Details
- Released
- 15 February 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nina Davidovich, Salvador Litvak
- Budget
- $700K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Saving Lincoln

The Current War
2018 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Radium Girls
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Julia
1977 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Book of Daniel
2013 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Birth of a Nation
1915 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Last of the Mohicans
1920 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Eight Men Out
1988 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Gettysburg
1993 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Saving Lincoln: quick answers
Is Saving Lincoln worth watching?
Saving Lincoln doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Saving Lincoln?
Saving Lincoln runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Saving Lincoln have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Saving Lincoln. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Saving Lincoln parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Saving Lincoln is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Saving Lincoln on?
Saving Lincoln is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Saving Lincoln?
If you liked Saving Lincoln, try The Current War, Young Mr. Lincoln, Radium Girls.
Who directed Saving Lincoln?
Saving Lincoln (2013) was directed by Salvador Litvak and stars Tom Amandes, Lea Coco, Penelope Ann Miller.