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1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E1 "Part 1" 7.9

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The histories of famous American automobiles and their equally iconic manufacturers are explored.

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Automotive History
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August 13, 2017 · August 13, 2017 · Ended

First aired: August 13, 2017
Last aired: August 13, 2017
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cars That Made America?"

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Where can I stream The Cars That Made America?

In the United States, The Cars That Made America streams on Disney+, HISTORY Vault, and History, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Cars That Made America worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Cars That Made America okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch The Cars That Made America?

4 h

About 4 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 85 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Can I half-watch The Cars That Made America?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Cars That Made America?

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