Young Washington
250 years of history begins with one man.
Before he led a nation, George Washington was a young soldier thrown into a global conflict. With alliances crumbling and war closing in, he must choose who to trust and confront the leader he's becoming.
Directed by Jon Erwin · History · War · Drama · 122 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Jon Erwin
Writer
Jon Erwin, Tom Provost, Diederik Hoogstraten
Studio
Angel Studios / 10 Ton Productions
Release
2026-07-02
Runtime
122 min
Genres
History, War, Drama
Full Plot
A young George Washington faces war, betrayal, and impossible choices that will forge a leader.
Cast & Characters
George Washington
William Franklyn-Miller
Robert Dinwiddie
Ben Kingsley
Mary Washington
Mary-Louise Parker
Christopher Gist
Leo Hanna
Sally Cary
Mia Rodgers
William Fairfax
Joel Smallbone
Edward Braddock
Andy Serkis
Thomas Fairfax
Kelsey Grammer
James Mackay
Jonno Davies
Lawrence Washington
John Foss
Thomas Gage
Michael Benz
Joseph Jumonville
Clement Toyon
Did You Know?
Did You Know that a biographical drama film about George Washington is in development?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Jon Erwin will direct this film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis and Joel Smallbone joined the cast of Young Washington?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Principal photography began in late August 2025?
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Critical Assessment
Young Washington holds 8.2/10 on TMDb (37 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Washington's IMDb rating?+
Young Washington has a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb from 4,171 votes.
What is Young Washington's Metacritic score?+
Young Washington has a Metascore of 49/100 on Metacritic.
Is Young Washington good? What are critics saying?+
Young Washington holds 8.2/10 on TMDb (37 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Young Washington?+
Young Washington has a runtime of 122 min.
Who directed Young Washington?+
Young Washington was directed by Jon Erwin.
Where can I watch Young Washington?+
Young Washington is available to stream, rent, or buy on Angel Studios, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviews praise the film "Young Washington" for delivering a patriotic experience on the July 4th box office stage despite initial technical skepticism. Many reviewers, including those from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, see the movie as a crowd-pleaser and a valuable addition to George Washington's legacy. Some also express excitement about potentially sequel opportunities.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Jon Erwin’s Young Washington stepped onto the July 4th box office stage carrying a heavy burden of expectation and technical skepticism, yet it ultimately delivers a crowd-pleasing, deeply patriotic theatrical experience. Rather than presenting the flawless, untouchable monument…
***What George Washington was doing in 1753-1755 when he was 21-23yo*** The film covers Washington’s learning years at Ferry Farm in Fredericksburg; his ambitious pursuits in Williamsburg (which is located 140 miles to the southeast of the farm in Virginia); his trip to the Ohio…
Wuchak · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
Young Washington Is in Theaters July 3, 2026 Pre-Order Tickets: https://www.angel.com/washington
@AngelStudiosInc · 683 likesThis should be a trilogy. Young Washington, George Washington, President Washington.
@thisoldjunk5752 · 4509 likesI hope they show what a failure that first battle was... Because it makes it even more amazing that he then went on to become what he became. He learned so much from that first Fort.
@AuDHD_Mom · 4774 likesIt's about time The Man, The Myth, The Legend got his own movie.
@this_guy8086 · 2249 likesSaw this yesterday and it was riveting and awesome!! As a teenager many years ago I toured Mt. Vernon and sat on front porch to see the Potomac River, history and pride for this country came alive for me at the age of 15! ✨Please make a sequel!🤗🏆❤️❤️❤️❤️
@GraysonTiger · 63 likesPeople forget how Washington held everything together during the war and during America's first years as president when everything seemed to fall apart. Washington really was that glue for the country that wanted to tear itself apart at the seems.
@redmustangredmustang · 1979 likesThe only president to personally lead troops in the field while in office.... Dude was the backbone of America
@NomadicSutter · 1539 likesIf this is well made, this absolutely needs to be a trilogy covering his entire life.
@chrismcantrell · 443 likes
