Top billed cast

1. 

   William Franklyn-Miller

   George Washington

2. 

   Ben Kingsley

   Robert Dinwiddie

3. 

   Mary-Louise Parker

   Mary Washington

4. 

   Leo Hanna

   Christopher Gist

5. 

   Mia Rodgers

   Sally Cary

6. 

   Joel Smallbone

   William Fairfax

7. 

   Kelsey Grammer

   Lord Fairfax

8. 

   Andy Serkis

   General Edward Braddock

9. 

   Michael Benz

   Thomas Gage

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Reviews

A review by James Berry

Written by James Berry on 2026-07-05

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 found on a dollar bill, the narrative’s greatest asset is its willingness to focus squarely on Washington’s early military failures during the French and Indian War. By examining how these formative, often devastating missteps shaped his ultimate character, the script uncovers a refreshing layer of human vulnerab...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$20,000,000.00

Revenue
$33,105,849.00

Keywords

• based on novel or book
• biography
• period drama
• 18th century
• duringcreditsstinger
• historical drama
• inspirational
• bold
• hopeful
• george washington
• biographical drama