Where to watch The Civil War in United States
The Civil War is streaming on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
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 128 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Civil War in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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 episodes · 1990
Top 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)
George Plimpton
George Templeton Strong (voice)
Philip Bosco
Horace Greeley (voice)
Terry Courier
George B. McClellan (voice)
Jody Powell
Stonewall Jackson / Various (voice)
Studs Terkel
Benjamin Butler / Various
Hoyt Axton
Various (voice)
John Hartford
Various (voice)
Colleen Dewhurst
Various (voice)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Civil War in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Civil War on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is The Civil War on Netflix?+
The Civil War is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+.
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.
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