American Umpire (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, American Umpire is a history and documentary film directed by James Shelley, running about 56 minutes. “Since the end of World War II, the United States acted as the world's policeman. Does it have to forever?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. AMERICAN UMPIRE, a thought-provoking documentary about U.S. foreign policy, chronicles how the United States became the world's policeman and questions how long the U.S. must continue to play this role. Narrated by Jim Lehrer, formerly of The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour,and written by award-winning historian Elizabeth Cobbs, the film explores the history of American military intervention and the future of America's military commitment abroad. AMERICAN UMPIRE combines archival footage with candid interviews from former secretaries of state George Shultz, Madeleine Albright and Condoleeza Rice; General Jim Mattis and Lt. General Karl Eikenberry, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan; Nobel Prize winner Michael Spence; Pulitzer Prize winner David Kennedy; and eight scholars from around the world.
Who’s in it. American Umpire stars Jim Lehrer as Narrator, George Shultz, Condoleezza Rice and Elizabeth Cobbs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, American Umpire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Umpire page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Umpire tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Umpire (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Umpire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is American Umpire worth watching?
- American Umpire holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Umpire?
- American Umpire stars Jim Lehrer, George Shultz, Condoleezza Rice, Elizabeth Cobbs and Madeleine Albright.
- When was American Umpire released?
- American Umpire was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.