The Good Lord Bird
“All of this is true. Most of it happened.”
Henry 'Little Onion' Shackleford, a newly freed teenager joins abolitionist John Brown on a holy crusade to end slavery. Onion encounters Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, and he finds himself as a part of the famous 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry.
Where to watch The Good Lord Bird in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Good Lord Bird there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Good Lord Bird streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | 7plus | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, ProSieben Fun Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | — |
About The Good Lord Bird
The Good Lord Bird is a 2020 English-language drama, western and war & politics series created by Mark Richard and Ethan Hawke. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Joshua Caleb Johnson, Hubert Point-Du Jour. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Good Lord Bird was produced by Blumhouse Television and Under the Influence Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on October 4, 2020, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Mark Richard, Ethan Hawke
- First aired
- October 4, 2020
- Last aired
- November 15, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (7 episodes)
- Network
- Showtime
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Blumhouse Television, Under the Influence Productions
The Good Lord Bird cast & crew
The Good Lord Bird was created by Mark Richard and Ethan Hawke.
The cast features Ethan Hawke as John Brown, Joshua Caleb Johnson as Henry 'Little Onion' Shackleford, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Bob, Beau Knapp as Owen Brown, Nick Eversman as John Brown Jr., and Ellar Coltrane as Salmon Brown.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jamison Hollister, cinematography is by Peter Deming, and it was produced by Albert Hughes and Marshall Persinger.
Is The Good Lord Bird worth watching?
The Good Lord Bird holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 102 ratings, a solidly received drama series.
With 1 season and 7 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, western, and war & politics, The Good Lord Bird is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Good Lord Bird
The Good Lord Bird isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of The Good Lord Bird
Ethan Hawke
John Brown
Joshua Caleb Johnson
Henry 'Little Onion' Shackleford
Hubert Point-Du Jour
Bob
Beau Knapp
Owen Brown
Nick Eversman
John Brown Jr.
Ellar Coltrane
Salmon Brown
Jack Alcott
Jason Brown
Mo Brings Plenty
Ottawa Jones
The Good Lord Bird — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Good Lord Bird in United States?
The Good Lord Bird 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 The Good Lord Bird in?
The Good Lord Bird is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Good Lord Bird are there?
The Good Lord Bird has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
▸What is The Good Lord Bird rated?
The Good Lord Bird is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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