The Eighties
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
Where to watch The Eighties in United States
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Where is The Eighties streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Now TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Eighties
The Eighties is a 2016 English-language documentary series. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
The Eighties was produced in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was first aired on March 31, 2016, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- March 31, 2016
- Last aired
- June 30, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (7 episodes)
- Network
- CNN
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
The Eighties cast & crew
Behind the camera, it was produced by Gary Goetzman and Tom Hanks.
Is The Eighties worth watching?
With 1 season and 7 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary, The Eighties is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Eighties
In United States, you can stream The Eighties on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, The Roku Channel, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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The Eighties — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Eighties in United States?
The Eighties is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Eighties on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Eighties is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Eighties in?
The Eighties is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Eighties are there?
The Eighties has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
▸What is The Eighties rated?
The Eighties is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 22 ratings.
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