Bisbee '17 (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2018, Bisbee '17 is a history and documentary film directed by Robert Greene, running about 124 minutes. “The past is present.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It’s 2017 in Bisbee, Arizona, an old copper-mining town just miles from the Mexican border. The town’s close-knit community prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bisbee’s darkest hour: the infamous Bisbee Deportation of 1917, during which 1,200 striking miners were violently taken from their homes, banished to the middle of the desert, and left to die. Townspeople confront this violent, misunderstood past by staging dramatic recreations of the escalating strike. These dramatized scenes are based on subjective versions of the story and “directed,” in a sense, by residents with conflicting views of the event. Deeply personal segments torn from family history build toward a massive restaging of the deportation itself on the exact day of its 100th anniversary.
Who’s in it. Bisbee '17 stars Fernando Serrano, Laurie Mckenna, Graeme Family and Mike Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Bisbee '17 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bisbee '17 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bisbee '17 tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bisbee '17 (2018)?
- In US, Bisbee '17 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bisbee '17 worth watching?
- Bisbee '17 holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bisbee '17?
- Bisbee '17 stars Fernando Serrano, Laurie Mckenna, Graeme Family, Mike Anderson and Richard Hodges.
- When was Bisbee '17 released?
- Bisbee '17 was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.