America before Columbus (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, America before Columbus is a documentary film, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. History books traditionally depict the pre-Columbus Americas as a pristine wilderness where small native villages lived in harmony with nature. But scientific evidence tells a very different story: When Columbus stepped ashore in 1492, millions of people were already living there. America wasn’t exactly a New World, but a very old one whose inhabitants had built a vast infrastructure of cities, orchards, canals and causeways.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, America before Columbus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch America before Columbus page.
If you liked it. Fans of America before Columbus tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch America before Columbus (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for America before Columbus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is America before Columbus worth watching?
- America before Columbus holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was America before Columbus released?
- America before Columbus was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.