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Young Washington
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jon Erwin. With William Franklyn-Miller, Ben Kingsley, Mary-Louise Parker.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Before he led a nation, George Washington was a young soldier thrown into a global conflict. With alliances crumbling and war closing in, he must choose who to trust and confront the leader he's becoming.
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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBefore he led a nation, George Washington was a young soldier thrown into a global conflict. With alliances crumbling and war closing in, he must choose who to trust a…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Young Washington.
MoviHero lists July 2, 2026 as the release date for Young Washington. Jon Erwin is the listed director. The listed cast includes William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington, Ben Kingsley as Robert Dinwiddie, Mary-Louise Parker as Mary Washington, Leo Hanna as Christopher Gist. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 2, 2026
GenresDrama · History · War
Runtime2h 1m
DirectorJon Erwin
CastWilliam Franklyn-Miller as George Washington, Ben Kingsley as Robert Dinwiddie, Mary-Louise Parker as Mary Washington, Leo Hanna as Christopher Gist
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Young Washington right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Young Washington runs 2h 1m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 141 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“What George Washington was doing in 1753-1755 when he was 21-23yo The film covers Washington’s learning years at Ferry Farm in Fredericksburg; his ambitious pursuits…”
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“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…”
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“I like movies set in historical times, so I was looking forward to this.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherGeorge WashingtonGeorge Washington appears in Young Washington (2026).Open character guide otherMary WashingtonMary Washington appears in Young Washington (2026).Open character guide otherRobert DinwiddieRobert Dinwiddie appears in Young Washington (2026).Open character guide otherChristopher GistChristopher Gist appears in Young Washington (2026).Open character guide otherSally CarySally Cary appears in Young Washington (2026).Open character guide
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