7.8
Is Founding Brothers worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.8).
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Examines six moments when the collision and collusions of Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Adams, Madison and Burr left an indelible imprint on the nation.
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- Family movie night
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- Teens
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- Melissa Jo Peltier
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- Kelly McPherson
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Facts
May 27, 2002 · May 28, 2002 · Ended
- First aired
- May 27, 2002
- Last aired
- May 28, 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 2 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Founding Brothers worth watching?"
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Is Founding Brothers okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Founding Brothers?
4 h
About 4 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 120 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.
Can I half-watch Founding Brothers?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.
Is Founding Brothers plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.