Movie

The Birth of a Nation

“The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!”

★ 5.9(600)19153h 13m

The Birth of a Nation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: D.W. Griffith
Release date: 1915-03-08
Runtime: 3h 13m
Language: No Language
Box office: $11,000,000
Budget: $100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Epoch Film Co.
Part of: The Life of a Nation Collection

The Birth of a Nation — trailer

About The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation is a 1915 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh and Henry B. Walthall. It has a runtime of 3 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 600 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Birth of a Nation in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lillian Gish

Stoneman's Daughter Elsie

Mae Marsh

Flora Cameron

Henry B. Walthall

Col. Ben Cameron

Miriam Cooper

Margaret Cameron

Mary Alden

Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia

Ralph Lewis

Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman

George Siegmann

Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch

Walter Long

Gus

Robert Harron

Tod

Wallace Reid

Jeff, the Blacksmith

Joseph Henabery

Abraham Lincoln

Elmer Clifton

Stoneman's Elder Son Phil

Themes & keywords

armyku klux klansouthern usaracismsilent filmamerican civil warreconstruction erahistorical epicinspirationalawestruckoptimisticfeel-good

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Birth of a Nation on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Birth of a Nation on Netflix?+

The Birth of a Nation is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Birth of a Nation?+

The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 3 hours 13 minutes (193 minutes).

Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?+

The Birth of a Nation stars Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Miriam Cooper and Mary Alden.

When did The Birth of a Nation come out?+

The Birth of a Nation is a 1915 movie directed by D.W. Griffith.

What genre is The Birth of a Nation?+

The Birth of a Nation is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed The Birth of a Nation?+

The Birth of a Nation was directed by D.W. Griffith.