Where to watch The Civil War in the US

Name: The Civil War
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1990-09-23
Cast: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman

The Civil War (1990) is streaming in the US on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Hoopla, KQED, Thirteen and WETA+, included with a subscription.

Checked November 7, 2026. Streaming included with a subscription only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: TV show
Year: 1990
Genre: Documentary, War
Seasons: 1
Original language: English
Created by: Ken Burns
Starring: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards and Morgan Freeman
IMDb: 9.0/10 (26,657 votes)

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Is The Civil War on Netflix?

No, The Civil War isn't on Netflix in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Hoopla, KQED, Thirteen and WETA+.

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No, The Civil War isn't on Hulu in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Hoopla, KQED, Thirteen and WETA+.

Who is in the cast of The Civil War?

The cast includes David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards and Morgan Freeman.

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