Thomas Hart Benton (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1989, Thomas Hart Benton is a documentary film directed by Ken Burns, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas Hart Benton's paintings were energetic and uncompromising. Today his works are in museums, but Benton hung them in saloons for ordinary people to appreciate.
Who’s in it. Thomas Hart Benton stars Thomas Hart Benton as Himself (archive footage), Jason Robards as Narrator (voice), Edward R. Murrow as Himself (archive footage) and Burl Ives as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Thomas Hart Benton sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+ and TPT and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thomas Hart Benton page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thomas Hart Benton (1989)?
- In US, Thomas Hart Benton is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+ and TPT, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thomas Hart Benton worth watching?
- Thomas Hart Benton holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thomas Hart Benton?
- Thomas Hart Benton stars Thomas Hart Benton, Jason Robards, Edward R. Murrow and Burl Ives.
- When was Thomas Hart Benton released?
- Thomas Hart Benton was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.