Washington (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2020, Washington is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. How a once-loyal British subject rises to battle an empire in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. And then how, at the zenith of his power, the victorious general voluntarily steps down, becoming what King George III would call “the greatest man in the world.”
Who’s in it. Washington stars Nicholas Rowe as George Washington, Jeff Daniels as Self - Narrator, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett as William Lee and Nia Roberts as Martha Washington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Washington has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV and rent or buy it from Plex, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Washington page.
If you liked it. Fans of Washington tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Washington (2020)?
- In US, Washington is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, and rent or buy from Plex, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Washington worth watching?
- Washington holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Washington?
- Washington stars Nicholas Rowe, Jeff Daniels, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Nia Roberts and Joanne Freeman.
- When was Washington released?
- Washington was released in 2020.