# Young Washington (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/young-washington/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Critic Score | 60% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 48/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Jon Erwin |
| Genres | History, Drama, War, Biography |
| Runtime | 125 min |

## Quick answer

Young Washington (2026) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. William Franklyn-Miller makes a confident debut as the future first president, but Jon Erwin's Revolutionary War action- Critics and audiences diverge (60% critic vs 92% audience). Metascore 48/100. Directed by Jon Erwin.

## Critics consensus

William Franklyn-Miller makes a confident debut as the future first president, but Jon Erwin's Revolutionary War action-drama often favors patriotic spectacle over the nuance its subject deserves.

## Synopsis

Before he was the Father of a Nation, George Washington was a young surveyor thrust into the French and Indian War by a single disastrous misstep. As alliances collapse on the frontier, he must choose between duty, survival, and the leader he is becoming.

## Cast

William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammer, Joel Smallbone

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Young Washington worth watching?**
Young Washington holds a 66% Celluloid Score. William Franklyn-Miller makes a confident debut as the future first president, but Jon Erwin's Revolutionary War action-drama often favors patriotic spectacle over the nuance its subject deserves.

**What is Young Washington about?**
Before he was the Father of a Nation, George Washington was a young surveyor thrust into the French and Indian War by a single disastrous misstep. As alliances collapse on the frontier, he must choose between duty, survival, and the leader he is becoming.

**Who directed Young Washington?**
Young Washington (2026) was directed by Jon Erwin.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Young Washington?**
66% — the average of five public sources: critics 60%, audience 92%, Metascore 48/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**Where can I watch Young Washington?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Young Washington page for current options.

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