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Cadillac Desert

1997Show1 season4 episodes

Documentary
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

Summary

Documentary on water usage, money, politics, the transformation of nature, and the growth of the American west, shown on PBS as a four-part miniseries.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jon Else, Linda Harrar
Written by
Jon Else
Produced by
Jon Else, Linda Harrar
Music by
Martin Bresnick

Everyone

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Facts

June 24, 1997 · July 8, 1997 · Ended

First aired
June 24, 1997
Last aired
July 8, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Cadillac Desert worth watching?"

Questions about Cadillac Desert

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Cadillac Desert worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.8).

Is Cadillac Desert okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Cadillac Desert?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.