Dick Cavett's Watergate (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Dick Cavett's Watergate is a documentary film directed by John Scheinfeld, running about 83 minutes. “Revisit the Watergate drama through the lens of Dick Cavett.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. From 1972 to 1974, the Watergate scandal was frequently a part of “The Dick Cavett Show.” In fact, Cavett was at the forefront of national TV coverage, interviewing nearly every major Watergate figure as the crisis unfolded. With exclusive access to the archive of the show, DICK CAVETT’S WATERGATE documents the scandal in the words of the people who lived it: from the botched burglary at the Democratic National Headquarters; to the must-see TV of the daily Congressional Watergate hearings; to the ongoing behind-the-scenes battle between the White House and “The Dick Cavett Show,” culminating with the resignation of President Nixon on August 9, 1974. DICK CAVETT’S WATERGATE offers a unique opportunity to mark the 40th anniversary of a defining moment in American history.

Who’s in it. Dick Cavett's Watergate stars Dick Cavett as Himself, Tim Naftali as Himself, Carl Bernstein as Himself and John W. Dean as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dick Cavett's Watergate has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dick Cavett's Watergate page.

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