

The American West (2016)
Overview
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
Where to watch The American West
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand, The Great Courses +1 | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | The Great Courses | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | The Great Courses Signature Collection, AMC+, AMC Plus | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | The Great Courses Signature Collection | — | — |
| New Zealand | The Great Courses Signature Collection | — | — |
| India | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, RTL+, RTL+ Max +4 | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | The Great Courses Signature Collection | — | Amazon Video |
| Mexico | The Great Courses Signature Collection | — | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The American West in 6 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The American West about?
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. The American West is a Documentary, Western, Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama series, first aired on 2016-06-11, 1 season and 8 episodes.
Is The American West worth watching?
TMDB users rate The American West 6.7 out of 10 from 31 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The American West?
In the United States, The American West streams on AMC Plus, AMC+ and Spectrum On Demand and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Ealer
Cast
- Bert Thomas Morris as Narrator (voice)
- Derek Chariton as Billy the Kid
- David H. Stevens as Jesse James
- Joseph Carlson as Frank James
- Kera O'Bryon as Zerelda James
- Morgan Lund as Ulysses S. Grant
- Jim Jackman as Rutherford B. Hayes
- Mike Marunde as William Tecumseh Sherman
- John C. Bailey as Gen. George Armstrong Custer
- Will Strongheart as Crazy Horse
- Mo Brings Plenty as Sitting Bull
- Jonathan C. Stewart as Wyatt Earp
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from The American West on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.