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The Food That Built America

2019·Show
83Episodes in7Seasons·TV-PG
81
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IMDb8.4
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The Food That Built America fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, a real life story, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
Food HistoryIndustrial InnovationAmerican CapitalismDocudrama SeriesBusiness RivalriesFamous BrandsEntrepreneurial SpiritEducational & Engaging

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Questions about The Food That Built America

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Where can I stream The Food That Built America legally?

PrimeDisney+HuluPhiloThe RokuHooplaSpectrum On DemandDistroTV

The Food That Built America is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, and DistroTV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Food That Built America worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Food That Built America rated?

TV-PG

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

How many seasons does The Food That Built America have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 83 episodes of about 43 minutes each and is still in production.

Is The Food That Built America based on a true story?

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

When did The Food That Built America air?

It started in 2019 and is still in production.

What language is The Food That Built America in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Food That Built America?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Food That Built America in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.