The American President (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2000, The American President is a documentary series.
What it’s about. “The American President” is a series that aired on PBS in 2000 profiling 41 U.S. chief executives, using exclusive interviews with Presidents Clinton, Bush, Ford, and Carter. Well known figures lend their voice to presidents of the past who lived before sound recordings, including: Colin Powell, Bob Dole, Walter Cronkite, Ben Bradlee, John Glenn, James Carville, Andrew Young, and the Rev. Billy Graham. Narrated by Hugh Sidey.
Who’s in it. The American President stars Walter Cronkite as George Washington, Morley Safer as John Adams, Andrew Young as Thomas Jefferson and Dale Bumpers as James Madison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The American President 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 The American President page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American President tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American President (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The American President change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The American President worth watching?
- The American President 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 The American President?
- The American President stars Walter Cronkite, Morley Safer, Andrew Young, Dale Bumpers and Robert MacNeil.
- When was The American President released?
- The American President was released in 2000.