Series

The American West

“The truth is always wilder.”

★ 6.7(31)20161h 0m1 season

Documentary Western Action & Adventure Crime Drama

The American West is streaming on The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch The American West

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Release date: 2016-06-11
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: German
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network: AMC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Stephen David Entertainment

The American West — trailer

About The American West

The American West is a 2016 web series in the Documentary, Western and Action & Adventure genres, starring Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton and David H. Stevens. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on AMC. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The American West in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 18 eps · 2016

Cast

Bert Thomas Morris

Narrator (voice)

Derek Chariton

Billy the Kid

David H. Stevens

Jesse James

Joseph Carlson

Frank James

Kera O'Bryon

Zerelda James

Morgan Lund

Ulysses S. Grant

Jim Jackman

Rutherford B. Hayes

Mike Marunde

William Tecumseh Sherman

John C. Bailey

Gen. George Armstrong Custer

Will Strongheart

Crazy Horse

Mo Brings Plenty

Sitting Bull

Jonathan C. Stewart

Wyatt Earp

Themes & keywords

gunslingerhistorical figureoutlawnative americanminiserieswild westhistorical eventmilitaryamerican westhistorical reenactmentcelebrity interviewamerican historyold west legend

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The American West in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The American West on The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is The American West on Netflix?+

The American West is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+.

How many seasons of The American West are there?+

The American West has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The American West?+

The American West stars Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens, Joseph Carlson and Kera O'Bryon.

When did The American West come out?+

The American West is a 2016 web series.

What genre is The American West?+

The American West is Documentary, Western, Action & Adventure, Crime and Drama series.