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The Machines That Built America

2021·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
IMDb7.6
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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, technology, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The stories behind innovations such as TV, radio, phones, airplanes, motorcycles and power tools as well as the inventors including Nikola Tesla, William Harley, Alexander Graham Bell, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker.
Historical DocumentaryTechnological InnovationBiographical FocusInventors' StoriesAmerican HistoryInformative & EducationalIndustrial RevolutionNostalgic Look BackHuman Ingenuity

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Where can I stream The Machines That Built America legally?

PhiloSpectrum On DemandHISTORY VaultHistory

The Machines That Built America is included with a subscription to Philo and History in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Machines That Built America worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Machines That Built America rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does The Machines That Built America have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 43 minutes each and is still in production.

Is The Machines That Built America based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Machines That Built America air?

It started in 2021 and is still in production.

What language is The Machines That Built America in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Machines That Built America?

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