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Where to Watch Lincoln(2012)
“The hours that changed history.”
Looking for where to watch Lincoln? You can currently find Lincoln online through Hulu, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
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Lincoln (2012), directed by Steven Spielberg, is a history film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.3/10 and 89% on Rotten Tomatoes from 4,063 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Originally released in 2012, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, and David Strathairn. At 150 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch Lincoln online, the best option is Hulu for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Apollo 13 and City of God, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Lincoln isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Hulu.
- Lincoln is available to stream on Hulu in the US.
- No — Lincoln isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Hulu.
- No — Lincoln isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Hulu.
- Lincoln runs 2h 30m (150 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 87/100.
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