The new documentary event will provide an epic portrait of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, unpacking how his own fight with polio prepared him for the challenges of leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II.
In the United States, FDR streams on Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Hulu, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.
Is FDR worth watching?
79
GreatGoodWatch score
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8).
Is FDR okay for kids?
TV-PG
Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch FDR?
4 h
About 4 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 85 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.
Is FDR plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.