About this movie
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.
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The Birth of a Nation
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Quick facts
Year
1915
Runtime
3h 13m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
593
Genre
Drama, History, War
Director
Language
EN
Cast
army
ku klux klan
southern usa
racism
silent film
american civil war
reconstruction era
historical epic
inspirational
awestruck
optimistic
feel-good
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Questions about The Birth of a Nation
How long is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 3h 13m (3 hours and 13 minutes).
Who directed The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation was directed by D.W. Griffith and released in 1915.
What genre is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation is a Drama, History, War film (1915).
Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
The cast of The Birth of a Nation includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Miriam Cooper, Mary Alden.
What is the TMDB rating for The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 593 votes.
