Gettysburg (1993)
Kernel Score: 74% · 317 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: 1993-10-08
Runtime: 254 minutes
Where to watch Gettysburg
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Gettysburg parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Gettysburg is a historical war drama depicting the Battle of Gettysburg with intense combat sequences.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Extended, graphic Civil War battle sequences depicting soldiers being shot and killed in large-scale combat.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ronald F. Maxwell
Cast
- Jeff Daniels as Col. Joshua Chamberlain
- Tom Berenger as Lieut. Gen. James Longstreet
- Martin Sheen as Gen. Robert E. Lee
- Sam Elliott as Brig. Gen. John Buford
- Stephen Lang as Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett
- C. Thomas Howell as Lieut. Thomas D. Chamberlain
- Richard Anderson as Maj. Gen. George G. Meade
- Richard Jordan as Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
- Kevin Conway as Sergeant Buster Kilrain
- Andrew Prine as Brig. Gen. Richard B. Garnett
Gettysburg FAQ
Is Gettysburg good?
Gettysburg has a 74% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 317 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gettysburg?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gettysburg OK for kids?
Gettysburg is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Gettysburg is a historical war drama depicting the Battle of Gettysburg with intense combat sequences.
What movies are like Gettysburg?
If you liked Gettysburg, try Glory, The Alamo, Sergeant York and The Guns of Navarone.