‘Young Washington’ Debuts This July 4 With Mixed Reviews

WHO:

Deadline - The film "Young Washington" stars British actor William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington.

TheWrap - Kelsey Grammer appears in the film, and Sir Ben Kingsley plays the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

TheWrap - Andy Serkis portrays Major-General Edward Braddock, and Mia Rodgers plays a romantic interest of Washington.

WHAT:

Deadline - "Young Washington" is a PG-13 film set to be released on 2,700 screens.

Deadline - The film is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S.

TheWrap - The film concludes with a message from Kelsey Grammer encouraging viewers to support Angel Studios financially.

TheWrap - The film depicts George Washington's early life and his experiences in the Virginia militia.

WHERE:

TheWrap - The film is set in Virginia and the Ohio Territories during the 1750s.

WHEN:

Deadline - "Young Washington" is set to debut on July 4 weekend.

WHY:

TheWrap - Angel Studios aims to cater to conservative Christian and American values through its films.

TheWrap - The film portrays Washington's motivations stemming from the inequities of his birth.

HOW:

TheWrap - The film is directed, produced, and co-written by Jon Erwin.

TheWrap - The film employs a visual style reminiscent of 1980s TV movies, with a focus on clarity and vivid depictions of historical settings.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 21:22 UTC)

The upcoming film "Young Washington" stars British actor William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington, alongside Kelsey Grammer and Sir Ben Kingsley, who plays the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Set to debut over the July 4 weekend on 2,700 screens, the PG-13 film explores Washington's early life and experiences in the Virginia militia during the 1750s, while also aiming to resonate with conservative Christian and American values. Directed by Jon Erwin, the film features a visual style reminiscent of 1980s TV movies and concludes with a message from Grammer encouraging support for Angel Studios.