FDR(2023)
FDR Synopsis
The new documentary event will provide an epic portrait of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, unpacking how his own fight with polio prepared him for the challenges of leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. Based upon Goodwin's New York Times bestseller, Leadership: In Turbulent Times, viewers will experience a most harrowing, yet heroic time in history when through grit, commitment and shared sacrifice FDR was the right man at the right time to lead the U.S. and the allied nations, projecting confidence in himself and America.
FDR (2023) is a documentary and war & politics series that premiered on May 29, 2023, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Christian McKay, Alice Bounsall, Rufus Jones and Adrian Galley. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2023-05-29
- Last aired:
- 2023-05-31
- Producers:
- Doris Kearns Goodwin, Richard Foster, Chet Fenster
FDR (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for FDR before you start streaming.
FDR Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christian McKay
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Alice Bounsall
Alice Bounsall
as Eleanor Roosevelt
Rufus Jones
as Theodore Roosevelt
- Adrian Galley
Adrian Galley
Jazzara Jaslyn
Pierre Malherbe
- Rupert Anderson
Rupert Anderson
- Anthony C. Hyde
Anthony C. Hyde
Jacques Adriaanse
Sean Cameron Michael
Franklin D. Roosevelt
as Self - President of US (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self - Prime Minister of UK (archive footage)
Key crew
Executive produced by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster.
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FDR Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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FDR – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream FDR?
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FDR (2023) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of FDR are there?
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FDR has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 29, 2023.
Is FDR still running?
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No. FDR is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 31, 2023.
Who is in the cast of FDR?
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FDR (2023) stars Christian McKay, Alice Bounsall, Rufus Jones, Adrian Galley and Jazzara Jaslyn. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is FDR any good?
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FDR (2023) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the FDR trailer?
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The official FDR trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.