The Vietnam War
“There is no single truth in war.”
An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
Where to watch The Vietnam War in United States
YouTube TV
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Thirteen
WETA+
KQED
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Vietnam War there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Vietnam War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | PBS America Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
About The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War is a 2017 English-language documentary and war & politics series. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen.
The Vietnam War was produced by Florentine Films and WETA and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 17, 2017, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- September 17, 2017
- Last aired
- September 28, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- PBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Florentine Films, WETA
The Vietnam War cast & crew
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trent Reznor, cinematography is by Buddy Squires, and it was produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
Is The Vietnam War worth watching?
The Vietnam War holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 216 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary series.
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and war & politics, The Vietnam War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Vietnam War
In United States, you can stream The Vietnam War on YouTube TV, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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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Cast of The Vietnam War
Peter Coyote
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Vietnam War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Vietnam War in United States?
The Vietnam War is streaming on YouTube TV, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ in United States.
▸Is The Vietnam War on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Vietnam War is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Vietnam War in?
The Vietnam War is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Vietnam War are there?
The Vietnam War has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
▸What is The Vietnam War rated?
The Vietnam War is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 216 ratings.
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