Young Washington

This historical drama follows George Washington as a twenty-two-year-old officer in colonial America. The story focuses on his early experiences during the French and Indian War, where a significant mistake leads to personal loss and immense pressure. As global alliances fail and conflict escalates, the young soldier must navigate issues of trust and responsibility while evolving into a military leader.

Directed by Jon Erwin, this project is the eighth film in his career, following Jesus Revolution. The screenplay was written by Erwin alongside Tom Provost and Diederik Hoogstraten. The film stars William Franklyn-Miller in the title role, supported by Ben Kingsley, Mary-Louise Parker, Leo Hanna, Mia Rodgers, and Joel Smallbone. A total of 39 cast members and 45 crew members are credited.

Produced in Ireland, Canada, and the United States, the film had a budget of 20 million USD and earned 47 million USD at the worldwide box office, more than doubling its production cost. Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on 8,221 votes and a rating of 7.9/10 on TMDB from 120 votes.