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American Masters

1986·Show
316Episodes in41Seasons·TV-14
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
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IMDb8.2
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American Masters fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

A real life story, pop culture, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Celebrity BiographiesPop Culture HistoryDocumentary SeriesEntertainment Industry InsightNostalgic RetrospectiveEducational & InformativeStar Power AnalysisCultural Impact Study

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Pollard, Martin Scorsese, Elaine May
Written by:
John Scheinfeld, Barak Goodman, Phil Grabsky
Produced by:
Elizabeth Trojian, John Scheinfeld, Julia Marchesi
Composed by:
Simon Farmer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about American Masters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Masters legally?

PBSSpectrum On DemandPBS LivingKQEDThirteenWETA+

American Masters is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on PBS, Spectrum On Demand, and KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Masters worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Masters rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does American Masters have?

41 seasons

It has 41 seasons with 316 episodes of about 90 minutes each and is still in production.

Is American Masters based on a true story?

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

When did American Masters air?

It started in 1986 and is still in production.

What language is American Masters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.