How to watch the American Civil War films in order

There are 2 American Civil War films, about 7.9 hours in total. The first was released in 1993, the latest in 2003. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.

An epic historical film duology about the American Civil War, as told through the POVs of both Union and Confederate soldiers and the strategic decisions made during the battles.

1. 1

   Gettysburg (1993)

   8 Oct 1993 · 254 min

   In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.

2. 2

   Gods and Generals (2003)

   21 Feb 2003 · 219 min

   Follows the personal and professional life of Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.

Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.