Is the movie 1776 available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?
At Stream Tracker, this piece looks at 1776 (1972), the rousing musical that drops you into the heated debates of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia as the Founding Fathers wrestle over a Declaration and a future beyond British rule. Centered on Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and the reluctant Thomas Jefferson tasked with penning the independence statement, the film blends political sparring, colonial humor and stirring songs drawn from the Broadway stage — the original musical even took home the Tony Award for Best Musical, and the screen version earned several award nominations. In the lines below, the team checks where you can stream this slice of revolutionary history today: on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+. If you’re after quills, quarrels and a dose of early-American drama, read on.
Synopsis
Delegates from the colonies assemble in Philadelphia to shape the governing framework of a nascent nation. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams appoint Thomas Jefferson to compose the formal declaration that will announce the colonies' separation from British rule.
Watch on which platform 1776
Updated on 12/03/2026Netflix
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