The Civil War (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 1990, The Civil War is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Who’s in it. The Civil War stars David McCullough as Narrator (voice), Sam Waterston as Abraham Lincoln (voice), Julie Harris as Mary Chestnut (voice) and Jason Robards as Ulysses S. Grant (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Civil War has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Civil War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Civil War tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Civil War (1990)?
- In US, The Civil War is available to stream on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, 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 Civil War worth watching?
- The Civil War holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Civil War?
- The Civil War stars David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards and Morgan Freeman.
- When was The Civil War released?
- The Civil War was released in 1990.