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Benjamin Franklin

★ 6.7 TMDB Rating · 5 votes

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.

Created by
Ronald Blumer
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Episode length
~1h 30m
First aired
Nov 19, 2002
Networks
PBS
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Benjamin Franklin

  • Portrait of Colm Feore

    Colm Feore

    narrator

  • Portrait of Richard Easton

    Richard Easton

    Benjamin Franklin

  • Portrait of Dylan Baker

    Dylan Baker

    Benjamin Franklin

  • David Adkins

    John Jay

  • Portrait of Gerry Bamman

    Gerry Bamman

    Paul Wentworth

  • Portrait of Blair Brown

    Blair Brown

    Jane Mecom

  • Portrait of Anthony Cochrane

    Anthony Cochrane

    George

  • Portrait of Peter Donaldson

    Peter Donaldson

    John Adams

  • Portrait of Ronald Guttman

    Ronald Guttman

    Le Comte de Vergennes

  • Portrait of Anthony Heald

    Anthony Heald

    Jonathan Austin

  • Portrait of Jefferson Mays

    Jefferson Mays

    Elkanah Watson

  • Portrait of Brian Murray

    Brian Murray

    Viscount Stormont

Where to Stream Benjamin Franklin by Country

United States
Streaming on PBS, Thirteen, KQEDRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on PBS America Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
India
No streaming offers listed right now
Canada
Streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on DocPlayRent or buy on Apple TV Store

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Seasons

  • Miniseries

    Nov 19, 2002

    3 episodes

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