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The National Parks: America's Best Idea

2009Show1 season6 episodes

Documentary
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Summary

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon…

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Burns
Written by
Dayton Duncan
Produced by
Ken Burns, Julie A. Dunfey

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Facts

September 27, 2009 · October 2, 2009 · Ended

First aired
September 27, 2009
Last aired
October 2, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

PBS DocumentariesKQEDThirteenWETA+

In the United States, The National Parks: America's Best Idea streams on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The National Parks: America's Best Idea worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.6).

Is The National Parks: America's Best Idea okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

12 h

About 12 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 120 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2009.

Will I feel good after watching The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The National Parks: America's Best Idea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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