TV series
The Civil War
1990, English, on PBS.
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 76 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
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8.0/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Civil War
The Civil War is streaming on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault, and PBS Documentaries in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E9: The Better Angels of Our Nature: 1865
Aired 27 September 1990
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- David McCulloughNarrator (voice) · 9 ep
- Sam WaterstonAbraham Lincoln (voice) · 9 ep
- Julie HarrisMary Chestnut (voice) · 9 ep
- Jason RobardsUlysses S. Grant (voice) · 9 ep
- Morgan FreemanFrederick Douglass / John Boston (voice) · 9 ep
- Paul RoeblingJoshua Chamberlain (voice) · 9 ep
- Garrison KeillorWalt Whitman (voice) · 9 ep
- George BlackRobert E. Lee (voice) · 9 ep
- Arthur MillerWilliam Tecumseh Sherman (voice) · 9 ep
- Christopher MurneyElisha Hunt Rhodes (voice) · 9 ep
- Charles McDowellSamuel R. Watkins (voice) · 9 ep
- Horton FooteJefferson Davis (voice) · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 September 1990
- Last aired
- 27 September 1990
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Civil War: quick answers
Is The Civil War worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Civil War are there?
The Civil War has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 76 minutes each.
Is The Civil War finished?
Yes. The Civil War ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Civil War on?
The Civil War is streaming on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault, and PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Civil War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Civil War is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Civil War?
If you liked The Civil War, try The American Revolution, WWII in HD, The War.