The Words That Built America (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, The Words That Built America is a documentary film directed by Alexandra Pelosi, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
Who’s in it. The Words That Built America stars David McCullough as Narrator (voice), Kevin Bacon as Reader - Declaration of Independence, Joe Biden as Reader - The Constitution and Jack Black as Reader - Declaration of Independence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Words That Built America has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Words That Built America page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Words That Built America (2017)?
- In US, The Words That Built America is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Words That Built America worth watching?
- The Words That Built America holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Words That Built America?
- The Words That Built America stars David McCullough, Kevin Bacon, Joe Biden, Jack Black and George H. W. Bush.
- When was The Words That Built America released?
- The Words That Built America was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.