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Gods and Generals

2003 · Movie · PG-13 · 219 min · ★ 6.4 · 19% critics

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Set in the early years of the American Civil War, this epic follows a prominent Confederate commander as battles and politics reshape both military strategy and everyday life. Alongside scenes of combat, it spends time on faith, duty, and personal relationships, offering a sweeping look at how the conflict affects soldiers and civilians on both sides.

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Details
Years
2003
Release date
2003-02-21
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
219 min
Critic score
19/100
TMDB rating
6.4/10 (198 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a long, character-focused Civil War epic with frequent speeches, prayer, and major battles; Not for you if you dislike slow pacing, perceived revisionism, or heavy religiosity—consider Saints and Soldiers for a tighter war story.

Pros: large-scale battle scenes; strong lead performance; detailed period atmosphere | Cons: very long runtime; preachy, speech-heavy tone; criticized historical bias

Themes

  • general
  • based on true story
  • rise and fall
  • battle
  • death
  • union soldier
  • confederate soldier
  • american civil war
  • secession
  • 19th century
  • violence
  • based on real person

Cast & crew

Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell