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Band of Brothers

2001Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.4Metacritic879.3Rotten Tomatoes94%97%

A deeply moving, nerve-racking drama series about history and war, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E9 "Why We Fight" 9.6

Episodes

9.0

Story

There was a time when the world asked ordinary men to do extraordinary things.

Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as their journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men from paratrooper training in Georgia through the end of the war. As an elite rifle company parachuting into Normandy early on D-Day morning, participants in the Battle of the Bulge, and witness to the horrors of war, the men of Easy knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear - and became the stuff of legend. Based on Stephen E. Ambrose's acclaimed book of the same name.

Feels like

  • Visceral WWII Epic
  • Brotherhood & Camaraderie
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Emotional Trauma & Resilience
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Gritty Combat Realism
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Defining Miniseries
  • Somber & Reflective
  • High Production Value

Cast

24 of 109 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Hanks, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson
Written by
Bruce C. McKenna, Erik Jendresen, Graham Yost
Produced by
Mary Richards
Music by
Michael Kamen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 9, 2001 · November 4, 2001 · Ended

First aired
September 9, 2001
Last aired
November 4, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French, Lithuanian, Dutch
Made in
United States
Available in
120 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Rewatch Bonus, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Call-Back +9

  • Rewatch Bonus
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Call-Back
  • It Never Gets Any Easier
  • Germanic Efficiency
  • The Cavalry
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Non-Action Guy
  • Custom Uniform
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Freak Out
  • Contemplate Our Navels

12 of 212 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Band of Brothers?"

Questions about Band of Brothers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Band of Brothers?

HBO Max

In the United States, Band of Brothers streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 113 other countries.

Is Band of Brothers worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 9.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 87).

Is Band of Brothers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will Band of Brothers scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Band of Brothers use?

Rewatch Bonus"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueCall-BackIt Never Gets Any EasierGermanic EfficiencyThe CavalryHistorical Villain UpgradeNon-Action GuyCustom UniformNot Even Bothering with the AccentFreak OutContemplate Our Navelsand 200 more

TV Tropes lists 212 tropes for it, including Rewatch Bonus, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, and Call-Back.