TV series
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
2014, English, on PBS. Created by Ken Burns.
Chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, fourteen hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 112 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
Worth the Hype
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Where to watch The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E7: A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)
Aired 20 September 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ken BurnsCreator
- Peter CoyoteNarrator (voice) · 7 ep
- David McCulloughSelf - Historian · 7 ep
- Meryl StreepEleanor Roosevelt (voice) · 7 ep
- Edward HerrmannFranklin Roosevelt (voice) · 7 ep
- Paul GiamattiTheodore Roosevelt (voice) · 7 ep
- Theodore RooseveltSelf (archive footage) · 7 ep
- Doris Kearns GoodwinSelf - Historian · 7 ep
- Franklin D. RooseveltSelf (archive footage) · 7 ep
- John LithgowJames Roosevelt (voice) · 7 ep
- Eleanor RooseveltSelf (archive footage) · 7 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 September 2014
- Last aired
- 20 September 2014
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: quick answers
Is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History are there?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 112 minutes each.
Is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History finished?
Yes. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History on?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?
If you liked The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, try The Civil War, WWII in HD, The American Revolution.
Who created The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History was created by Ken Burns and stars Peter Coyote, David McCullough, Meryl Streep.