Series

Benjamin Franklin

★ 6.7(5)20021h 30m1 season

Benjamin Franklin is streaming on PBS America Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Ronald Blumer
Release date: 2002-11-19
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: PBS
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lithuanian Film Studio

About Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin is a 2002 web series in the Documentary genre, created by Ronald Blumer, starring Colm Feore, Richard Easton and Dylan Baker. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on PBS. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Benjamin Franklin in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries3 eps · 2002

Cast

Colm Feore

narrator

Richard Easton

Benjamin Franklin

Dylan Baker

Benjamin Franklin

David Adkins

John Jay

Gerry Bamman

Paul Wentworth

Blair Brown

Jane Mecom

Anthony Cochrane

George

Peter Donaldson

John Adams

Ronald Guttman

Le Comte de Vergennes

Anthony Heald

Jonathan Austin

Jefferson Mays

Elkanah Watson

Brian Murray

Viscount Stormont

Themes & keywords

historical documentarybiographical documentary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Benjamin Franklin in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Benjamin Franklin on PBS America Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Benjamin Franklin on Netflix?+

Benjamin Franklin is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on PBS America Amazon Channel.

How many seasons of Benjamin Franklin are there?+

Benjamin Franklin has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in Benjamin Franklin?+

Benjamin Franklin stars Colm Feore, Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, David Adkins and Gerry Bamman.

When did Benjamin Franklin come out?+

Benjamin Franklin is a 2002 web series created by Ronald Blumer.

What genre is Benjamin Franklin?+

Benjamin Franklin is Documentary series.

Who created Benjamin Franklin?+

Benjamin Franklin was created by Ronald Blumer.