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American Cinema

1994 – 1996Show1 season13 episodes

Documentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

13 episode series created by PBS to commemorate 100 years of movie-going. The history of Hollywood and filmmaking comes alive in this spectacular celebration of movie magic.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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American Cinema episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Hollywood Style, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 The Studio System, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 The Star, 2.0
  4. S1 E4 The Western, 8.3
  5. S1 E5 Romantic Comedy, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 The Combat Film, 8.6
  7. S1 E7 Film Noir, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Film in the Television Age, 8.2
  9. S1 E9 The Film School Generation, 8.9
  10. S1 E10 The Edge of Hollywood, 8.7

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alain Klarer, Lawrence Pitkethly, Lilibet Foster
Written by
Mark Horowitz, Alan Berliner, Rick Smigielski
Produced by
Danielle Gardner, Lilibet Foster, Shana Swanson
Music by
Thomas Wagner

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1994 · August 22, 1996 · Ended

First aired
January 1, 1994
Last aired
August 22, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream American Cinema?"

Questions about American Cinema

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Cinema?

Criterion

In the United States, American Cinema streams on Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is American Cinema worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7).

Is American Cinema okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch American Cinema?

12 h

About 12 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1996.

Will I feel good after watching American Cinema?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.