Adventures on the New Frontier (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1961, Adventures on the New Frontier is a tv movie and documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. A look at the daily business of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a focus on some of the political issues he faces six weeks into his term. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Who’s in it. Adventures on the New Frontier stars John F. Kennedy as Self, Jacqueline Kennedy as Self, Hubert H. Humphrey as Self and Robert F. Kennedy as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Adventures on the New Frontier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adventures on the New Frontier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adventures on the New Frontier tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adventures on the New Frontier (1961)?
- In US, Adventures on the New Frontier is available to stream on Criterion 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 Adventures on the New Frontier worth watching?
- Adventures on the New Frontier holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adventures on the New Frontier?
- Adventures on the New Frontier stars John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Robert F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy.
- When was Adventures on the New Frontier released?
- Adventures on the New Frontier was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.