The Reagans

2003·Show
2Episodes in1Season·TV-14
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Reagans fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Politics, a real life story, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Reagans is a 180-minute television miniseries about U.S. President Ronald Reagan and his family which CBS had planned to broadcast on November 16 and 18, 2003, during fall "sweeps", but was ultimately broadcast on November 30 of that year on cable channel Showtime due to controversy over its portrayal of Reagan.
Political DramaBiographical MiniseriesAmerican HistoryPresidential PoliticsFamily SagaHistorical PortrayalCold War EraMarital DynamicsSocial CommentaryControversial Perspective

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Allan Ackerman
Written by:
Thomas Rickman, Elizabeth Egloff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Reagans legally?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeShout! Factory

The Reagans is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Reagans worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Reagans rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does The Reagans have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes.

Is The Reagans based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Reagans air?

It ran from 2003 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is The Reagans in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

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