Young Washington - 1 Week Later... Hate to See It?

We’re reviewing Young Washington — 1 Week Later… Hate to See It or Love to See It? 🇺🇸⚔️ In this episode of Hate to See It with Mike & Cid, we break down Young Washington (2026), the historical drama directed by Jon Erwin and starring William Franklyn-Miller as a young George Washington, alongside Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer, Joel David Smallbone, and Mia Rodgers. Set during the French and Indian War, the film explores the experiences that shaped the future commander of the Continental Army and America's first president. If you missed Young Washington during opening weekend and are wondering whether it's worth your time, you've come to the right place. As always, Hate to See It with Mike & Cid reviews movies one week after release—when audiences are looking for honest opinions after the opening-weekend buzz has settled. We kick things off with Cast's Question, where our friend Cast challenges us with trivia connected to this week's movie. Then we jump into our 60 Second Setup, giving you a quick spoiler-free overview before sharing our Initial Reactions on the performances, historical storytelling, battle sequences, production value, and whether this origin story succeeds in bringing one of America's most iconic figures to life. From there, spoilers begin: Hate to See-Its – the moments, decisions, and story beats that didn't work for us Love to See-Its – what absolutely delivered What If...? – alternate story ideas, historical perspectives, and missed opportunities The Verdict – our final spoiler-free recommendation for anyone still deciding whether to see the film We'll discuss the performances, historical themes, action sequences, character development, emotional moments, and whether Young Washington succeeds as both an engaging historical drama and a compelling portrait of the man before he became the Father of His Country. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of historical epics, or simply curious about one of the year's most talked-about biopics, we've got you covered. 👍 Like & subscribe for weekly movie reviews, thoughtful film discussions, and honest recommendations one week after release—when you actually need them. Keywords: Young Washington review, Young Washington 2026 review, Young Washington movie review, George Washington movie review, William Franklyn-Miller Young Washington, Ben Kingsley Young Washington, Andy Serkis Young Washington, historical drama review, American history movie, French and Indian War movie, biopic review, Young Washington spoiler review, Young Washington non spoiler review, Hate to See It podcast, Mike and Cid Hashtags: #YoungWashington #GeorgeWashington #MovieReview #HistoricalDrama #AmericanHistory #Biopic #FilmPodcast #HateToSeeIt https://letterboxd.com/htsimike/list/... https://letterboxd.com/htsicid/list/h... 00:00 - Intro 07:31 - Cast's Question 11:00 - 60 Second Setup 12:34 - Initial Reactions 14:03 - Hate to See-Its (Spoilers) 22:10 - Love to See-Its (Spoilers) 29:07 - What If...? 30:41 - The Verdict