The Eighties (2016)
Overview
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
Where to watch The Eighties
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Now TV | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV |
| Ireland | Now TV | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Eighties in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Eighties about?
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between. The Eighties is a Documentary series, first aired on 2016-03-31, 1 season and 7 episodes.
Is The Eighties worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Eighties 7.7 out of 10 from 23 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Eighties?
In the United States, The Eighties streams on HBO Max and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Cast
- H.W. Brands as Self
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