The Mao Years: 1949-1976 (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1994, The Mao Years: 1949-1976 is a history and documentary film directed by Sue Williams, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. CHINA: A CENTURY OF REVOLUTION is a six-hour tour de force journey through the country's most tumultuous period. First televised on PBS, this award-winning documentary series presents an astonishingly candid view of a once-secret nation with rare archival footage, insightful historical commentary and stunning eyewitness accounts from citizens who struggled through China's most decisive century. THE MAO YEARS examines the turbulent era of Mao's attempts to forge a "new China" from the war-ravaged and poverty-stricken nation.
Who’s in it. The Mao Years: 1949-1976 stars Will Lyman as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Mao Years: 1949-1976 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mao Years: 1949-1976 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mao Years: 1949-1976 tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mao Years: 1949-1976 (1994)?
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- Is The Mao Years: 1949-1976 worth watching?
- The Mao Years: 1949-1976 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mao Years: 1949-1976?
- The Mao Years: 1949-1976 stars Will Lyman.
- When was The Mao Years: 1949-1976 released?
- The Mao Years: 1949-1976 was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.