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The Food That Built America

2019 · 7 Seasons · Ongoing

TV-PG Documentary

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.9 The Movie Database
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Where to stream The Food That Built America

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, and History.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

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Top cast and crew

Campbell Scott Narrator (voice)
Adam Richman Self - Tv Host
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Frequently asked questions about The Food That Built America

Where can I watch The Food That Built America in the United States?

The Food That Built America is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, and History 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.

Is The Food That Built America on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. The Food That Built America is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Disney Plus, Hulu, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, and History.

Can I watch The Food That Built America for free?

The Food That Built America streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel, and DistroTV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Food That Built America?

The Food That Built America scores 7.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Food That Built America?

The Food That Built America stars Campbell Scott and Adam Richman.

How many seasons of The Food That Built America are there?

The Food That Built America has 7 seasons and 83 episodes, and is ongoing.

How long does it take to watch all of The Food That Built America?

All 83 episodes of The Food That Built America add up to about 59 hours 29 minutes at roughly 43 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 30 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 15 days.

What network is The Food That Built America on?

The Food That Built America airs on History.

What languages is The Food That Built America in?

The Food That Built America is in German and English, 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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