The West Wing (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1999, The West Wing is a drama series.
What it’s about. The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
Who’s in it. The West Wing stars Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlet, Rob Lowe as Sam Seaborn, Allison Janney as C.J. Cregg and Richard Schiff as Toby Ziegler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The West Wing sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The West Wing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The West Wing tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The West Wing (1999)?
- In US, The West Wing is available to stream on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 The West Wing worth watching?
- The West Wing holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The West Wing?
- The West Wing stars Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff and Moira Kelly.
- When was The West Wing released?
- The West Wing was released in 1999.