The Eighties(2016)
The Eighties Synopsis
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
The Eighties (2016) is a documentary series that premiered on March 31, 2016, spanning 1 season and 7 episodes. It stars H.W. Brands. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2016-03-31
- Last aired:
- 2016-06-30
The Eighties (2016) Trailer
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The Eighties Cast & Crew
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The Eighties Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Eighties – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Eighties?
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The Eighties (2016) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Eighties are there?
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The Eighties has 1 season and 7 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 31, 2016.
Is The Eighties still running?
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No. The Eighties is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 30, 2016.
Who is in the cast of The Eighties?
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The Eighties (2016) stars H.W. Brands. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Eighties any good?
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The Eighties (2016) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Eighties trailer?
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