The Plot Against America

Name: The Plot Against America
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2020-03-16
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Winona Ryder, John Turturro, Zoe Kazan, Morgan Spector, Anthony Boyle

2020·Series·TV-MA·61 min·★ 6.7(199)

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“Freedom is never completely won. But it can be lost.”

An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.

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About The Plot Against America

The Plot Against America is a 2020 English-language sci-fi & fantasy and drama series created by Ed Burns and David Simon. The cast is led by Winona Ryder, John Turturro, Zoe Kazan. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

The Plot Against America was produced by Annapurna Pictures and made in United States of America. It was first aired on March 16, 2020, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Ed Burns, David Simon
First aired: March 16, 2020
Last aired: April 20, 2020
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 (6 episodes)
Network: HBO
Country: United States of America
Production: Annapurna Pictures

#based on novel or book#fascism#alternate history

The Plot Against America cast & crew

The Plot Against America was created by Ed Burns and David Simon.

The cast features Winona Ryder as Evelyn Finkel, John Turturro as Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf, Zoe Kazan as Bess Finkel, Morgan Spector as Herman Levin, Anthony Boyle as Alvin Levin, and Azhy Robertson as Philip Levin.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Martin Ahlgren and it was produced by Susan Goldberg and Joe Roth.

Is The Plot Against America worth watching?

The Plot Against America holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 199 ratings, a solidly received sci-fi & fantasy series.

With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and drama, The Plot Against America is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Plot Against America

In United States, you can stream The Plot Against America on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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