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Young Washington

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2026 | 121 min | History, War, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Devotion, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $47 million worldwide on a $20 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 942K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jon Erwin

  • William Franklyn-MillerGeorge Washington
  • Ben KingsleyRobert Dinwiddie
  • Mary-Louise ParkerMary Washington
  • Leo HannaChristopher Gist
  • Mia RodgersSally Cary
  • Joel SmallboneWilliam Fairfax
  • Kelsey GrammerLord Fairfax
  • Andy SerkisGeneral Edward Braddock
  • Michael BenzThomas Gage
  • Jonno DaviesJames Mackay