A Great Awakening

About A Great Awakening

One of the most defining moments in American history is the story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.

A Great Awakening is a 2026 history film directed by Joshua Enck. John Paul Sneed appears as Benjamin Franklin, Jonathan Blair as George Whitefield, JT Schaeffer as Benny Franklin Bache, and Josh Bates as Alexander Hamilton.

It runs 129 minutes and was released in April 2026. Written by Jeff Bender and Jonathan Blair. It was produced by Roadside Attractions. The story is adapted from real events.

Shelv files it under christian film, historical drama, 18th century, and evangelical christianity. In the United States it streams on Wonder Project Amazon Channel. It carries a PG-13 rating.

The Patriot, Reagan, and Revolution make useful companions to A Great Awakening, all filed under american revolution.