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'Young Washington' Review: Like a Biography You Read in Grade School

The new film 'Young Washington' is drawing critical attention for its portrayal of the early life of George Washington.

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📍 How it ended

The film Young Washington, featuring Ben Kingsley and William Franklyn-Miller, was released in theaters for the July 4 holiday weekend. The movie served as a founding father origin story to mark America 250.

Reviews described the project as a biography similar to those read in grade school.

Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.

Where it stands

The film 'Young Washington' has premiered, focusing on the untold life story of George Washington. William Franklyn-Miller makes his big-screen debut in the lead role.

Critical reception is mixed. Variety describes the experience as similar to reading a grade-school biography, while The New York Times notes that the film may not be the campaigns viewers had in mind.

Coverage is appearing across outlets including Newsweek, Rotten Tomatoes, and The Film Verdict. Future attention will likely center on the film's audience reception following these initial reviews and Franklyn-Miller's performance in his first major role.

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This story first appeared in 🇫🇷 French coverage — 3.5 hours before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 2, 07:52 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jul 2, 04:21 UTC · CNews
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 3, 20:10 UTC · COPE

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Who stars as George Washington in the film?

William Franklyn-Miller makes his big-screen debut in the role.

How has the film been reviewed by Variety?

Variety described the film as being like a biography read in grade school.

What is the central focus of the movie?

The film reveals the untold life story of George Washington.

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