Movie

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

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★ 6.9(27)19401h 50m

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Abe Lincoln in Illinois

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: John Cromwell
Release date: 1940-02-22
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

Abe Lincoln in Illinois — trailer

About Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by John Cromwell, starring Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart and Ruth Gordon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Abe Lincoln in Illinois in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.

Cast

Raymond Massey

Abe Lincoln

Gene Lockhart

Stephen Douglas

Ruth Gordon

Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Howard

Ann Rutledge

Minor Watson

Joshua Speed

Alan Baxter

Billy Herndon

Harvey Stephens

Ninian Edwards

Howard Da Silva

Jack Armstrong

Dorothy Tree

Elizabeth Edwards

Aldrich Bowker

Judge Bowling Green

Maurice Murphy

John McNeil

Louis Jean Heydt

Mentor Graham

Themes & keywords

usa presidentillinoisbiographyhistorical figureusa history19th centuryabraham lincoln

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Abe Lincoln in Illinois in Canada?+

In Canada, Abe Lincoln in Illinois is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Abe Lincoln in Illinois on Netflix?+

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Abe Lincoln in Illinois?+

Abe Lincoln in Illinois has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Abe Lincoln in Illinois?+

Abe Lincoln in Illinois stars Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard and Minor Watson.

When did Abe Lincoln in Illinois come out?+

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 movie directed by John Cromwell.

What genre is Abe Lincoln in Illinois?+

Abe Lincoln in Illinois is Drama and History film.

Who directed Abe Lincoln in Illinois?+

Abe Lincoln in Illinois was directed by John Cromwell.