Series

The Civil War

★ 7.9(129)19901h 16m1 season

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Good to know

Release date: 1990-09-23
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: German
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Network: PBS
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Florentine Films

About The Civil War

The Civil War is a 1990 web series in the Documentary and War & Politics genres, starring David McCullough, Sam Waterston and Julie Harris. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes, and originally aired on PBS. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 129 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Civil War in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries9 eps · 1990

Cast

David McCullough

Narrator (voice)

Sam Waterston

Abraham Lincoln (voice)

Julie Harris

Mary Chestnut (voice)

Jason Robards

Ulysses S. Grant (voice)

Morgan Freeman

Frederick Douglass / John Boston (voice)

Paul Roebling

Joshua Chamberlain (voice)

Garrison Keillor

Walt Whitman (voice)

George Black

Robert E. Lee (voice)

Arthur Miller

William Tecumseh Sherman (voice)

Christopher Murney

Elisha Hunt Rhodes (voice)

Charles McDowell

Samuel R. Watkins (voice)

Horton Foote

Jefferson Davis (voice)

Themes & keywords

civil warslaveryminiseriesamerican civil war19th centuryamerican historical foundationamerican historywar documentaryhistorical documentaryhistorical events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Civil War in Mexico?+

The Civil War is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Civil War on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Civil War are there?+

The Civil War has 1 season and 9 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Civil War?+

The Civil War stars David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards and Morgan Freeman.

When did The Civil War come out?+

The Civil War is a 1990 web series.

What genre is The Civil War?+

The Civil War is Documentary and War & Politics series.