How the States Got Their Shapes (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, How the States Got Their Shapes is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various U.S. states. It thus deals with the "shapes" of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense. The show format follows Unger as he travels to various locations, and interviews local people, visits important historical and cultural sites, and provides commentary from behind the wheel of his car as he drives from location to location. Interspersed with these segments are brief historical synopses by notable U.S. historians.
Who’s in it. How the States Got Their Shapes stars Brian Unger and Jennifer Brunner as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, How the States Got Their Shapes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel 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 How the States Got Their Shapes page.
If you liked it. Fans of How the States Got Their Shapes tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How the States Got Their Shapes (2010)?
- In US, How the States Got Their Shapes is available to stream on Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, 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 How the States Got Their Shapes worth watching?
- How the States Got Their Shapes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How the States Got Their Shapes?
- How the States Got Their Shapes stars Brian Unger and Jennifer Brunner.
- When was How the States Got Their Shapes released?
- How the States Got Their Shapes was released in 2010.