

The American Revolution (2025)
Overview
The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside-down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The American Revolution will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through.
Where to watch The American Revolution
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS, PBS Documentaries | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | DocPlay | — | — |
| New Zealand | DocPlay | — | — |
| Germany | Arte | — | — |
| Sweden | SVT Play | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The American Revolution in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The American Revolution about?
The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside-down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The American Revolution will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through. The American Revolution is a Documentary, War & Politics series, first aired on 2025-11-16, 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is The American Revolution worth watching?
TMDB users rate The American Revolution 6.1 out of 10 from 48 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The American Revolution?
In the United States, The American Revolution streams on PBS and PBS Documentaries and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Ken Burns
Cast
- Peter Coyote as Narrator (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 6.1/10 rating from The American Revolution on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.