The Birth of a Nation

Name: The Birth of a Nation
Released: 1915-03-08
Rating: 5.927

5.9/10 (613)

·1915· 195 min

Director: D.W. Griffith

"The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!"

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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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

In brief

The Birth of a Nation (1915) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 5.9/10 from 613 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 3h 15min. You can stream it on: FlixFling, Artiflix.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation online?

The Birth of a Nation is available on the following streaming services: FlixFling, Artiflix. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation runs 195 minutes (3h 15min).

What rating does The Birth of a Nation have?

The Birth of a Nation has an average rating of 5.9/10 based on 613 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Birth of a Nation from?

The Birth of a Nation was released in 1915.