Benjamin Franklin (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2002, Benjamin Franklin is a documentary series.
What it’s about. An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.
Who’s in it. Benjamin Franklin stars Colm Feore as narrator, Richard Easton as Benjamin Franklin, Dylan Baker as Benjamin Franklin and David Adkins as John Jay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Benjamin Franklin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benjamin Franklin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benjamin Franklin tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benjamin Franklin (2002)?
- In US, Benjamin Franklin is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Benjamin Franklin worth watching?
- Benjamin Franklin holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benjamin Franklin?
- Benjamin Franklin stars Colm Feore, Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, David Adkins and Gerry Bamman.
- When was Benjamin Franklin released?
- Benjamin Franklin was released in 2002.