The Civil War
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Where to watch The Civil War in United States
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Where is The Civil War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV, PBS America Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel, 9Now, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| France | Arte | — |
About The Civil War
The Civil War is a 1990 English-language documentary and war & politics series. The cast is led by David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel.
The Civil War was produced by Florentine Films, American Documentary Films Inc., and Kenneth Lauren Burns and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 23, 1990, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- September 23, 1990
- Last aired
- September 27, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (9 episodes)
- Network
- PBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Florentine Films, American Documentary Films Inc., Kenneth Lauren Burns
The Civil War cast & crew
The cast features David McCullough as Narrator (voice), Sam Waterston as Abraham Lincoln (voice), Julie Harris as Mary Chestnut (voice), Jason Robards as Ulysses S. Grant (voice), Morgan Freeman as Frederick Douglass / John Boston (voice), and Paul Roebling as Joshua Chamberlain (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jay Ungar, cinematography is by Ken Burns, and it was produced by Ric Burns and Catherine Yang Eisele.
Is The Civil War worth watching?
The Civil War holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 129 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary series.
With 1 season and 9 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and war & politics, The Civil War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Civil War
In United States, you can stream The Civil War on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and Thirteen, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Civil War
David McCullough
Narrator (voice)
Sam Waterston
Abraham Lincoln (voice)
Julie Harris
Mary Chestnut (voice)
Jason Robards
Ulysses S. Grant (voice)
Morgan Freeman
Frederick Douglass / John Boston (voice)
Paul Roebling
Joshua Chamberlain (voice)
Garrison Keillor
Walt Whitman (voice)
George Black
Robert E. Lee (voice)
Arthur Miller
William Tecumseh Sherman (voice)
Christopher Murney
Elisha Hunt Rhodes (voice)
Charles McDowell
Samuel R. Watkins (voice)
Horton Foote
Jefferson Davis (voice)
The Civil War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Civil War in United States?
The Civil War is streaming on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Civil War on Hoopla?
Yes — The Civil War is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Civil War in?
The Civil War is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Civil War are there?
The Civil War has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.
▸What is The Civil War rated?
The Civil War is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 129 ratings.
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