Overview
A pivotal moment in American history unfolds as a new president fights for civil rights amidst chaos.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- serious
- tense
- intense
- history night
- political drama marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film engrossing and historically compelling, anchored by Bryan Cranston's phenomenal performance as Lyndon B. Johnson.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story follows Lyndon B. Johnson's transition into the presidency and his campaign to secure civil rights legislation.
Johnson confronts opposition from members of his own party while using negotiation, pressure, and political cunning to advance the Civil Rights Act.
The film links civil rights progress to Johnson's determination to wield presidential authority against entrenched resistance.
Bryan Cranston's portrayal emphasizes Johnson's forceful speech, political instincts, emotional volatility, and complicated motives.
Films like All the Way, and why
The Best Man
political biography, presidential power struggles, and morally complicated leadership during a pivotal historical moment
Lincoln
historical political drama centered on legislative maneuvering, charismatic leadership, and the costs of public power
Frost/Nixon
biographical political drama featuring intense institutional conflict and a commanding central performance
JFK
presidential history, civil rights politics, and a performance-driven depiction of national crisis
Movie Details
- Director
- Jay Roach
- Release Date
- 2016-05-23
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (327)
Cast
- Bryan Cranston
- Anthony Mackie
- Melissa Leo
- Frank Langella
- Bradley Whitford
- Stephen Root
- Todd Weeks
- Ray Wise
- Ken Jenkins
- Dohn Norwood
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is All the Way about?
- In the aftermath of Kennedy’s assassination, Lyndon B. Johnson wages a ruthless, consequential political campaign to turn civil rights legislation into law.
- What is All the Way like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of All the Way as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is All the Way violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in All the Way.
- What did critics think of All the Way?
- Critics broadly found the film engrossing and historically compelling, anchored by Bryan Cranston's phenomenal performance as Lyndon B. Johnson.
- Which films are like All the Way?
- Films with a similar feel include The Best Man, Lincoln, Frost/Nixon, and JFK.
- How long is All the Way?
- All the Way runs 132 minutes.
- Where can I watch All the Way?
- In United States, All the Way streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
