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Henry David Thoreau

2026Show1 season3 episodes

Documentary
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature—and each other.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Henry David Thoreau episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Who are We?, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Being Alive, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Several More Lives to Live, 7.0

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Burns
Written by
Ken Burns
Produced by
Ken Burns

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Facts

March 30, 2026 · March 30, 2026 · Ended

First aired
March 30, 2026
Last aired
March 30, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Henry David Thoreau?"

Questions about Henry David Thoreau

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Where can I stream Henry David Thoreau?

PBSPBS DocumentariesThirteenWETA+

In the United States, Henry David Thoreau streams on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on PBS. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Henry David Thoreau worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Henry David Thoreau okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Henry David Thoreau?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.

Is Henry David Thoreau plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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