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The West

1996Show1 season9 episodesTV-PG

Documentary
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

Summary

The West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It was directed by Stephen Ives and the executive producer was Ken Burns. The film originally aired on PBS in September 1996.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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The West episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The People, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 Empire Upon the Trails, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 The Speck of The Future, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Death Runs Riot, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 The Grandest Enterprise Under God, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Fight No More Forever, 8.4
  7. S1 E7 The Geography of Hope, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 Ghost Dance, 8.0
  9. S1 E9 One Sky Above Us, 8.1

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stephen Ives
Written by
Geoffrey C. Ward, Stephen Ives

Everyone

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Facts

September 15, 1996 · September 23, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 15, 1996
Last aired
September 23, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The West?"

Questions about The West

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The West?

PBS Documentaries

In the United States, The West streams on PBS Documentaries. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The West worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.4).

Is The West okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The West?

12 h

About 12 hours: 9 episodes in 1 season of about 80 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.

Is The West plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.