The American West (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, The American West is a documentary, western, action & adventure and crime series.
What it’s about. The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
Who’s in it. The American West stars Bert Thomas Morris as Narrator (voice), Derek Chariton as Billy the Kid, David H. Stevens as Jesse James and Joseph Carlson as Frank James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The American West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 The American West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American West tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American West (2016)?
- In US, The American West is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ Amazon 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 The American West worth watching?
- The American West holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, western, action & adventure and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The American West?
- The American West stars Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens, Joseph Carlson and Kera O'Bryon.
- When was The American West released?
- The American West was released in 2016.