North and South
“…And now it begins”
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
Where to watch North and South in United States
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Where is North and South streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Tivify, AMC Channels Amazon Channel | — |
About North and South
North and South is a 1985 English-language drama and war & politics series created by Richard T. Heffron. The cast is led by James Read, Lesley-Anne Down, Patrick Swayze. It spans 3 seasons and 15 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
North and South was produced by David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and ABC Television and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was first aired on November 3, 1985, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Created by
- Richard T. Heffron
- First aired
- November 3, 1985
- Last aired
- March 2, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (15 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television, ABC Television
North and South cast & crew
North and South was created by Richard T. Heffron.
The cast features James Read as George Hazard, Lesley-Anne Down as Madeline Fabray LaMotte, Patrick Swayze as Orry Main, Philip Casnoff as Elkanah Bent, Terri Garber as Ashton Main Fenway, and Jonathan Frakes as Stanley Hazard.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Don E. FauntLeRoy and it was produced by Mark Wolper and Hal Galli.
Is North and South worth watching?
North and South holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 176 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 3 seasons and 15 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and war & politics, North and South is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch North and South
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Cast of North and South
James Read
George Hazard
Lesley-Anne Down
Madeline Fabray LaMotte
Patrick Swayze
Orry Main
Philip Casnoff
Elkanah Bent
Terri Garber
Ashton Main Fenway
Jonathan Frakes
Stanley Hazard
Kyle Chandler
Charles Main
Cathy Lee Crosby
Judith Main
Mariette Hartley
Prudence
Rya Kihlstedt
Willa
Tom Noonan
Will Fenway
Stan Shaw
Isaac
North and South — FAQs
▸Where can I watch North and South in United States?
North and South is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is North and South in?
North and South is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of North and South are there?
North and South has 3 seasons with 15 episodes in total.
▸What is North and South rated?
North and South is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 176 ratings.
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