TV series
The Vietnam War
2017, English, on PBS.
There is no single truth in war.
An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 109 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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8.3/10 from 232 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E10: The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)
Aired 28 September 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter CoyoteSelf - Narrator (voice) · 10 ep
- Max ClelandSelf · 3 ep
- Hồ Chí MinhSelf - Politician (archive footage) · 2 ep
- Karl MarlantesSelf - Marines (1969) · 1 ep
- Bao NinhSelf - N. Vietnamese Army · 1 ep
- Tran Ngoc ToanSelf - S. Vietnamese Marines · 1 ep
- Lam Quang ThiSelf - S. Vietnamese Army · 1 ep
- John MusgraveSelf - Marines (1967) · 1 ep
- Duong Van MaiSelf - Hanoi · 1 ep
- Mike HeaneySelf - Army (1966) · 1 ep
- Donald GreggSelf - CIA · 1 ep
- Bui DiemSelf - S. Vietnamese Diplomat · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 September 2017
- Last aired
- 28 September 2017
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Vietnam War: quick answers
Is The Vietnam War worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 232 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Vietnam War are there?
The Vietnam War has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 109 minutes each.
Is The Vietnam War finished?
Yes. The Vietnam War ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Vietnam War on?
The Vietnam War is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
The Vietnam War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Vietnam War is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Vietnam War?
If you liked The Vietnam War, try Turning Point: The Vietnam War, Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States, World War II: From the Frontlines.