McCarthy (2020)
Overview
"McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy threatening America — emanating not from a rival superpower, but from within. Free of restraint or oversight, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being enemies of the state, a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations, bullying intimidation, grandiose showmanship and cruel victimization. With lawyer Roy Cohn at his side, he belittled critics, spinning a web of lies and distortions while spreading fear and confusion. After years in the headlines, he was brought down by his own excesses and overreach. But his name lives on linked to the modern-day witch hunt we call “McCarthyism.”
Where to watch McCarthy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | PBS America | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists McCarthy in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is McCarthy about?
"McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy threatening America — emanating not from a rival superpower, but from within. Free of restraint or oversight, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being enemies of the state, a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations, bullying intimidation, grandiose showmanship and cruel victimization. With lawyer Roy Cohn at his side, he belittled critics, spinning a web of lies and distortions while spreading fear and confusion. After years in the headlines, he was brought down by his own excesses and overreach. But his name lives on linked to the modern-day witch hunt we call “McCarthyism.” McCarthy is a Documentary, History movie, released on 2020-01-06, runtime 120 minutes.
Is McCarthy worth watching?
There are not enough ratings yet to summarize how viewers feel about McCarthy.
Where can I watch McCarthy?
In the United States, McCarthy streams on PBS Documentaries and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Sharon Grimberg
Cast
- Joseph McCarthy as Self - (archive footage)
- Donald Ritchie as Self
- Beverly Gage as Self
- Tim Naftali as Self
- Jelani Cobb as Self
- Sam Tanenhaus as Self
- John Madigan as Self
- Edward R. Murrow as Self - (archive footage)
- Alvin Spivak as Self
- Leon Kamin as Self
- David Lattimore as Self
- Dolly Plesser as Self
More like this
- Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century (1998)
- Lenin in Paris (1981)
- The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
- Jane by Charlotte (2022)
- JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass (2021)
- Leonardo da Vinci (1952)
- Bola de Nieve (2003)
- Cómo empezar una película sobre Javier Aguirre (2013)
- Michael Collins (1996)
- In the Eyes (2009)
Sources
Details and the 8.0/10 rating from McCarthy on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.