The Year: 2021 (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, The Year: 2021 is a documentary film directed by Rob Vint, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. As 2021 comes to a close, ABC News present its annual two-hour special highlighting the biggest moments of a historic year. With the country still fighting COVID-19, a groundbreaking inauguration, the Capitol insurrection, and continued protests for racial justice, 2021 proved to be a year unlike any other in modern-day history. "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts anchors "The Year: 2021" alongside a team of ABC News anchors and correspondents. "The Year: 2021" features reports on the history-defining events of the year, including breakthroughs in space exploration and vaccines, the race to save the planet from global warming, and how America continues to rebuild and reopen following two years of living in a pandemic, as well as the most talked about times in pop culture, such as milestones in movies and television.

Who’s in it. The Year: 2021 stars Danny Pellegrino as Self, Robin Roberts as Self, Tamron Hall and David Muir, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Year: 2021 page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Year: 2021 tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.