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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

2014Show1 season7 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryHistory
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Metacritic887.8Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

A slow-burning, intricate documentary series about history and a real life story, with standout characters and direction.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E3 "The Fire of Life" 8.5

Episodes

8.4

Story

Chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, fourteen hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Documentary
  • Biographical Study
  • American Political History
  • Family Saga
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Social Commentary
  • 20th Century History
  • Warfare & Diplomacy
  • In-Depth Analysis

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Burns
Written by
Ken Burns, Geoffrey C. Ward

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Facts

September 14, 2014 · September 20, 2014 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 2014
Last aired
September 20, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary, History, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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Questions about The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

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Where can I stream The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?

PBS DocumentariesThirteenWETA+

In the United States, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History streams on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 88).

Is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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