The 60s (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, The 60s is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mark Piznarski, running about 172 minutes.
What it’s about. The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes involved in radical politics, and Katie gets pregnant, moves to San Francisco and joins a hippie commune. Meanwhile, the Taylors are an African-American family living in the deep South. When Willie Taylor, a minister and civil rights organizer, is shot to death, his son Emmet moves to the city and eventually joins the Black Panthers, serving as a bodyguard for Fred Hampton.
Who’s in it. The 60s stars Josh Hamilton as Michael Herlihy, Julia Stiles as Katie Herlihy, Jerry O'Connell as Brian Herlihy and Jeremy Sisto as Kenny Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The 60s has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 60s page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 60s tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 60s (1999)?
- In US, The 60s is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 60s worth watching?
- The 60s holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 60s?
- The 60s stars Josh Hamilton, Julia Stiles, Jerry O'Connell, Jeremy Sisto and Jordana Brewster.
- When was The 60s released?
- The 60s was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.