TV series
Prohibition
2011, English, on PBS. Created by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick.
As a battle raged… an era roared
The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all citizens by protecting individuals, families and society at large from the devastating effects of alcohol abuse; but paradoxically it made millions of people rethink their definition of morality.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 110 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
Worth the Hype
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7.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: A Nation of Hypocrites
Aired 4 October 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ken BurnsCreator
- Lynn NovickCreator
- Peter CoyoteSelf - Narrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Daniel OkrentSelf - Author · 3 ep
- Pete HamillSelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Noah FeldmanSelf - Legal Scholar · 3 ep
- Adam ArkinReader (voice) · 3 ep
- Philip BoscoReader (voice) · 3 ep
- Patricia ClarksonReader / Carrie Nation (voice) · 3 ep
- Kevin ConwayReader (voice) · 3 ep
- Blythe DannerReader (voice) · 3 ep
- Paul GiamattiReader / George Remus (voice) · 3 ep
- Tom HanksReader / Roy Olmstead (voice) · 3 ep
- Jeremy IronsReader (voice) · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 October 2011
- Last aired
- 4 October 2011
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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Prohibition: quick answers
Is Prohibition worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Prohibition are there?
Prohibition has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 110 minutes each.
Is Prohibition finished?
Yes. Prohibition ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Prohibition?
Prohibition is streaming on PBS, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+.
Is Prohibition suitable for kids?
Prohibition is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Prohibition?
If you liked Prohibition, try The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, Coronavirus, Explained.
Who created Prohibition?
Prohibition was created by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick and stars Peter Coyote, Daniel Okrent, Pete Hamill.