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The Birth of a Nation

“The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!”

5.919153h 15mDramaHistoryWar
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The Birth of a Nation at a glance

The Birth of a Nation is a 1915 drama and history film, running 3h 15m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix.

U age rating3h 15mDramaHistory

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1915-03-08
Runtime
3h 15m
Genres
Drama, History, War
Director
D.W. Griffith
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 · 623 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's congressman father and his African-American protégé, Silas Lynch.

Cast

14 names
Lillian GishStoneman's Daughter Elsie
Mae MarshFlora Cameron
Henry B. WalthallCol. Ben Cameron
Miriam CooperMargaret Cameron
Mary AldenStoneman's Housekeeper Lydia
Ralph LewisLeader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman
George SiegmannLieut. Governor Silas Lynch
Walter LongGus
Robert HarronTod
Wallace ReidJeff, the Blacksmith
Joseph HenaberyAbraham Lincoln
Elmer CliftonStoneman's Elder Son Phil
Josephine CrowellMrs. Cameron
Spottiswoode AitkenDr. Cameron

Questions about The Birth of a Nation

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Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Birth of a Nation is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Birth of a Nation suitable for children?

The Birth of a Nation is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Birth of a Nation about?

Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's congressman father…

How long is The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation runs for 3h 15m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Birth of a Nation trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith - Trailer (1915) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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