Waco (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, Waco is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire.
Who’s in it. Waco stars Michael Shannon as Gary Noesner, Taylor Kitsch as David Koresh, Rory Culkin as David Thibodeau and Paul Sparks as Steve Schneider, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Waco has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waco tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waco (2018)?
- In US, Waco is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waco worth watching?
- Waco holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waco?
- Waco stars Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch, Rory Culkin, Paul Sparks and Andrea Riseborough.
- When was Waco released?
- Waco was released in 2018.