Is the TV show The Civil War available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we take a quick look at where to watch Ken Burns' landmark 1990 documentary series The Civil War and what to expect when you press play. Narrated by Burns himself, the series moves from the secession of the Confederacy through the blood-soaked battlefields and private letters of soldiers to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the uneasy dawn of Reconstruction, using archival photography and measured storytelling to bring the era to life. Widely acclaimed and winner of major honors including Emmy and Peabody awards, The Civil War remains a touchstone for anyone wanting a deeper view of Gettysburg, emancipation debates, and the human cost of the conflict. In this article we'll check its availability on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV+ and explain where you can stream the full series today.

Synopsis

Narrated by Ken Burns, this documentary traces the American Civil War’s sweep—from the Southern states’ secession and the ensuing conflicts to the political crisis that culminated in Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.

Release date

1990

Seasons / Episodes

1s / 9ep

Total duration

11h 24min

Rating

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Documentaire, Histoire, Guerre

Cast

David McCullough Sam Waterston Julie Harris Jason Robards Morgan Freeman Paul Roebling Garrison Keillor