Here are the greatest cinematic achievements based on the American Civil War.
It can be tricky separating the quality efforts from the ones that play closer to amateur reenactments.
Read on asEntertainment Weeklyranks the 20 best American Civil War movies ever made.
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Its not as good as Lewis masterwork,Blood Feast(1963), but its mighty close.
Where to watch2,000 Maniacs: Tubi
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Months after its withering box office turn, Costner defended his position.
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“To understand that this is what their [ancestors] went through.
And I’m really proud of it.”
Where to watchHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter One: Max
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Where to watchDjango Unchained: Starz
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Coppola reimagines Don Siegels 1971 original with much more nuance and style, crafting a tantalizing mystery.
Where to watchThe Beguiled: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchThe Outlaw Josey Wales: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchGettysburg: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchHow the West Was Won: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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In a terrifically non-didactic way,Lincolnlets audiences in on the inner workings of governmental warfare.
Where to watchLincoln: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchRide With the Devil: Amazon Prime Video
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Where to watchDances With Wolves: Tubi
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Where to watchCivil War: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchThe Man From Colorado: Amazon Prime Video
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Where to watchThe Searchers: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Its clearly inspired byGone With the Wind, which shares a similar scope and artistry to Flemings picture.
Where to watchCold Mountain: PlutoTV
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He lies to those closest to him, feigning injury but humiliated by his own cowardice.
John Hustons spectacular, understated epic is one of the directors most heartfelt and visceral pictures.
Where to watchThe Red Badge of Courage: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchGlory: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Keaton gives pursuit in a variety of vehicles during a series of increasingly elaborate set pieces.
Where to watchThe General: Amazon Prime Video
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Where to watch12 Years a Slave: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Tubi
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Gone With the Windis theepic of all epics.
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Those who are a bit sniffy about older movies will be surprised at how modern and dangerous this feels.
Where to watchGone With the Wind: Max
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