The Eighties (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, The Eighties is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
Who’s in it. The Eighties stars H.W. Brands as Self, Ronald Reagan as Self (archive footage), Donald Regan as Self (archive footage) and Jessica Savitch as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Eighties has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eighties page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eighties tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eighties (2016)?
- In US, The Eighties is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eighties worth watching?
- The Eighties holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Eighties?
- The Eighties stars H.W. Brands, Ronald Reagan, Donald Regan, Jessica Savitch and Fritz Hollings.
- When was The Eighties released?
- The Eighties was released in 2016.