The Draft (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2015, The Draft is a documentary and war film directed by Aaron Matthews, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Historians, veterans, politicians, and anti-war leaders discuss the history of the military draft in the United States through the Vietnam War, and examine the consequences of its replacement with an all-volunteer professional force currently comprising less than one-half of one percent of the population.
Who’s in it. The Draft stars Campbell Scott as Self - Narrator (voice), Donald Rumsfeld as Self, Dan Rather as Self and Tom Hayden as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Draft sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Draft page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Draft (2015)?
- In US, The Draft is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Draft worth watching?
- The Draft holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Draft?
- The Draft stars Campbell Scott, Donald Rumsfeld, Dan Rather and Tom Hayden.
- When was The Draft released?
- The Draft was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.