1776
“The award winning musical comes to the screen!”
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
Where to watch 1776 in United States
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Where is 1776 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
About 1776
1776 is a 1972 English-language drama and history film directed by Peter H. Hunt. The cast is led by William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
1776 was produced by Columbia Pictures and Jack L. Warner Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 9, 1972, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter H. Hunt
- Writers
- Peter Stone
- Release date
- November 9, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions
1776 cast & crew
1776 was directed by Peter H. Hunt and written by Peter Stone.
The cast features William Daniels as John Adams, Howard Da Silva as Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson, Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson, Donald Madden as John Dickinson (PA), and John Cullum as Edward Rutledge (SC).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sherman Edwards, cinematography is by Harry Stradling Jr., and it was produced by Jack L. Warner.
Is 1776 worth watching?
1776 holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, 1776 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 1776
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Cast of 1776
William Daniels
John Adams
Howard Da Silva
Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
Donald Madden
John Dickinson (PA)
John Cullum
Edward Rutledge (SC)
David Ford
Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron Holgate
Richard Henry Lee (VA)
Emory Bass
James Wilson (PA)
Virginia Vestoff
Abigail Adams
William Hansen
Caesar Rodney (DE)
Roy Poole
Stephen Hopkins (RI)
1776 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 1776 in United States?
1776 is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is 1776 on Tubi TV?
Yes — 1776 is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is 1776 in?
1776 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 1776?
1776 runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is 1776 rated?
1776 is rated G. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
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