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The Vietnam War

2017 · 1 Season · Ended

TV-MA Documentary, War & Politics

An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.2 The Movie Database
9.1 IMDb
94% Rotten Tomatoes
82 Metacritic

Where to stream The Vietnam War

Streaming now in the United States on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailers and promos

No Single Truth
Remember
Extended Look

Top cast and crew

Peter Coyote Self - Narrator (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about The Vietnam War

Where can I watch The Vietnam War in the United States?

The Vietnam War is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Vietnam War for free?

The Vietnam War streams free with ads in the United States on WETA+ and KQED. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Vietnam War?

The Vietnam War scores 8.2 on The Movie Database, 9.1 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 82 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Vietnam War?

The Vietnam War stars Peter Coyote.

How many seasons of The Vietnam War are there?

The Vietnam War has 1 season and 10 episodes, and is ended.

What network is The Vietnam War on?

The Vietnam War airs on PBS, and is produced by Florentine Films and WETA.

What languages is The Vietnam War in?

The Vietnam War is in German, English, and Vietnamese, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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