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The American Revolution

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The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside-down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The American Revolution will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through.

Created by
Ken Burns
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
First aired
Nov 16, 2025
Networks
PBS
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The American Revolution

  • Portrait of Peter Coyote

    Peter Coyote

    Narrator (voice)

Where to Stream The American Revolution by Country

United States
Streaming on PBSRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on BBC iPlayerRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
India
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Canada
Streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on DocPlay, SBS On Demand

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Seasons

  • Poster for Specials of The American Revolution

    Specials

    Aug 8, 2025

    1 episode

  • Poster for Miniseries of The American Revolution

    Miniseries

    Nov 16, 2025

    6 episodes

    Ken Burns' six-part film on the American Revolution.

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