North and South (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1985, North and South is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
Who’s in it. North and South stars James Read as George Hazard, Lesley-Anne Down as Madeline Fabray LaMotte, Patrick Swayze as Orry Main and Philip Casnoff as Elkanah Bent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, North and South has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 North and South page.
If you liked it. Fans of North and South tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North and South (1985)?
- In US, North and South is available to 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 North and South worth watching?
- North and South holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in North and South?
- North and South stars James Read, Lesley-Anne Down, Patrick Swayze, Philip Casnoff and Jonathan Frakes.
- When was North and South released?
- North and South was released in 1985.