The American Experiment (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Series · ★ 5.1
Released in 2026, The American Experiment is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.
Who’s in it. The American Experiment stars Martin Sheen as George Washington.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The American Experiment has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Experiment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Experiment tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Experiment (2026)?
- In US, The American Experiment is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The American Experiment worth watching?
- The American Experiment holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The American Experiment?
- The American Experiment stars Martin Sheen.
- When was The American Experiment released?
- The American Experiment was released in 2026.