History vs. Hollywood (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2001, History vs. Hollywood is a documentary series.
What it’s about. History vs. Hollywood is a television show on the History Channel in the United States. On the show, experts are interviewed on the historical accuracy of a film that is based on a historical event. For example the movie The Last Samurai was featured in one episode in which military historian Geoffrey Wawro, professor of history at the University of North Texas, and director of the university's Barsanti center for military-history, compared the movie with the actual events. On the show the expert guests discuss the factual accuracy of the film as well as the everyday objects that a person of the particular time period would have seen. In some episodes an expert or the host will go on a journey to the actual historical sites depicted in the film, or interview someone who witnessed the event firsthand. In each of the more than dozen episodes both expert guests and filmmakers will discuss the historical accuracy of the film dramatized. The series was first released in 1999, and had been produced on a semi-regular basis continuing through at least 2005. The program was conceived and created by producer Steven Jack who also directed a majority of the episodes. Although the hour long programs were made for television most episodes were shot on 35mm film which heightened its authentic looking recreations and aided in earning critical praise for its efforts to both entertain and educate.
Who’s in it. History vs. Hollywood stars Burt Reynolds as Narrator (voice), Kyung Moon Hwang as Self - Professor of Korean History, USC, Richard D. Zanuck as Self (as Richard Zanuck) and Robert Altman as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, History vs. Hollywood sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch History vs. Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of History vs. Hollywood tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch History vs. Hollywood (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for History vs. Hollywood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is History vs. Hollywood worth watching?
- History vs. Hollywood holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in History vs. Hollywood?
- History vs. Hollywood stars Burt Reynolds, Kyung Moon Hwang, Richard D. Zanuck, Robert Altman and Kim Atwood.
- When was History vs. Hollywood released?
- History vs. Hollywood was released in 2001.