Series

Thomas Jefferson

★ 7.5(11)19971h 30m1 season

Thomas Jefferson is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 1997-02-18
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: PBS
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Lives Film Project

About Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is a 1997 web series in the Documentary genre, starring Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on PBS. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Thomas Jefferson in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries2 eps · 1997

Cast

Sam Waterston

Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson (voice)

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jefferson's grandaughter (voice)

Ossie Davis

Narrator (voice)

Michael Potts

Isaac

Gore Vidal

Self

George Will

Self

Themes & keywords

usa presidentslaveryindependence movementbiographyminiseriesamerican revolution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Thomas Jefferson in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Thomas Jefferson on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Is Thomas Jefferson on Netflix?+

Thomas Jefferson is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+.

How many seasons of Thomas Jefferson are there?+

Thomas Jefferson has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in Thomas Jefferson?+

Thomas Jefferson stars Sam Waterston, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ossie Davis and Michael Potts.

When did Thomas Jefferson come out?+

Thomas Jefferson is a 1997 web series.

What genre is Thomas Jefferson?+

Thomas Jefferson is Documentary series.