1776 (1972)
Overview
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
Where to watch 1776
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, YouTube Free, Fawesome, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | — | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists 1776 in 28 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is 1776 about?
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule. 1776 is a Drama, History movie, released on 1972-11-09, runtime 141 minutes.
Is 1776 worth watching?
TMDB users rate 1776 6.9 out of 10 from 90 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch 1776?
In the United States, 1776 is free to watch on The, YouTube Free and Fawesome and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter H. Hunt
Cast
- William Daniels as John Adams
- Howard Da Silva as Dr. Benjamin Franklin
- Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson
- Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson
- Donald Madden as John Dickinson (PA)
- John Cullum as Edward Rutledge (SC)
- David Ford as Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
- Ron Holgate as Richard Henry Lee (VA)
- Emory Bass as James Wilson (PA)
- Virginia Vestoff as Abigail Adams
- William Hansen as Caesar Rodney (DE)
- Roy Poole as Stephen Hopkins (RI)
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Sources
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