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The Birth of a Nation (1915): movie guide
The Birth of a Nation (1915) is a Drama, History, War running about 195 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 624 votes. Notable cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Miriam Cooper. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1915-03-08
- Runtime: 195 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1915-03-08
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What is The Birth of a Nation about?
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 highlights
The Birth of a Nation features Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Miriam Cooper, Mary Alden, Ralph Lewis. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1915-03-08. Runtime: 195 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (624 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Birth of a Nation?
- The Birth of a Nation runs about 195 minutes.
- Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
- Cast highlights include Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Miriam Cooper, Mary Alden, Ralph Lewis.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Birth of a Nation?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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