The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, and WETA+.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Where can I watch The Roosevelts: An Intimate History in the United States?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Roosevelts: An Intimate History for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History needs a subscription to PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, and WETA+, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History stars Peter Coyote, David McCullough, Meryl Streep, Edward Herrmann, and Paul Giamatti. Ken Burns is the creator.
How many seasons of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History are there?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History has 1 season and 7 episodes, and is ended.
What network is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History on?
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History airs on PBS, and is produced by Florentine Films and WETA.
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.