The Sixties (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2014, The Sixties is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The space race, the cold war, "free love," civil rights and more: The decade of the 1960s shaped our history -- and changed the world. In collaboration with Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, CNN explores perhaps the most transformative decade of the modern era in a 10-part documentary series and brings new insights into how those events shaped today.
Who’s in it. The Sixties stars Tom Hanks as Self, David Brinkley as Self (archive footage), Dan Rather as Self (archive footage) and Shirley Chisholm as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Sixties 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 Sixties page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sixties tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sixties (2014)?
- In US, The Sixties 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 Sixties worth watching?
- The Sixties holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sixties?
- The Sixties stars Tom Hanks, David Brinkley, Dan Rather, Shirley Chisholm and Walter Cronkite.
- When was The Sixties released?
- The Sixties was released in 2014.