500 Nations (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1995, 500 Nations is a documentary series.
What it’s about. 500 Nations is an eight-part documentary on the Native Americans of North and Central America. It documents from pre-Columbian to the end of the 19th century. Much of the information comes from text, eyewitnesses, pictorials, and computer graphics. The series was hosted by Kevin Costner, narrated by Gregory Harrison, and directed by Jack Leustig. It included the voice talents of Eric Schweig, Gordon Tootoosis, Wes Studi, Cástulo Guerra, Tony Plana, Edward James Olmos, Patrick Stewart, Gary Farmer, Tom Jackson, Tantoo Cardinal, Dante Basco, Sheldon Peters Wolfchild, Tim Bottoms, Michael Horse, Graham Greene, Floyd Red Crow Westerman, Amy Madigan, Frank Salsedo, and Kurtwood Smith. The series was written by Jack Leustig, Roberta Grossman, Lee Miller, and W. T. Morgan, with Dr. John M. D. Pohl. "The truth is, we have a story worth talking about. We have a history worth celebrating. Long before the first Europeans arrived here, there were some 500 nations already in North America. They blanketed the continent from coast to coast, from Central America to the Arctic. There were tens of millions of people here, speaking over 300 languages. Many of them lived in beautiful cities, among the largest and most advanced in the world. In the coming hours, 500 Nations looks back on those ancient cultures, how they lived, and how many survived.... What you're about to see is what happened. It's not all that happened, and it's not always pleasant. We can't change that. We can't turn back the clock. But we can open our eyes and give the first nations of this land the recognition and respect they deserve: their rightful place in the history of the world." Kevin Costner
Who’s in it. 500 Nations stars Kevin Costner as Himself - Host, Gordon Tootoosis, Tom Jackson and Timothy Bottoms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, 500 Nations has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 500 Nations page.
If you liked it. Fans of 500 Nations tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 500 Nations (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 500 Nations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 500 Nations worth watching?
- 500 Nations holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 500 Nations?
- 500 Nations stars Kevin Costner, Gordon Tootoosis, Tom Jackson, Timothy Bottoms and Castulo Guerra.
- When was 500 Nations released?
- 500 Nations was released in 1995.