The American West(2016)
The truth is always wilder.
The American West Synopsis
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
The American West (2016) is a documentary, western, action & adventure, crime and drama series that premiered on June 11, 2016, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens and Joseph Carlson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2016-06-11
- Last aired:
- 2016-07-30
- Producers:
- Robert Redford
The American West (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The American West before you start streaming.
The American West Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Bert Thomas Morris
Bert Thomas Morris
as Narrator (voice)
Derek Chariton
as Billy the Kid
David H. Stevens
as Jesse James
- Joseph Carlson
Joseph Carlson
as Frank James
Kera O'Bryon
as Zerelda James
Morgan Lund
as Ulysses S. Grant
Jim Jackman
as Rutherford B. Hayes
Mike Marunde
as William Tecumseh Sherman
John C. Bailey
as Gen. George Armstrong Custer
- Will Strongheart
Will Strongheart
as Crazy Horse
Mo Brings Plenty
as Sitting Bull
- Jonathan C. Stewart
Jonathan C. Stewart
as Wyatt Earp
Key crew
Executive produced by Robert Redford.
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The American West Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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The American West – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The American West?
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The American West (2016) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand and The Great Courses Amazon Channel, 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 The American West are there?
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The American West has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on June 11, 2016.
Is The American West still running?
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No. The American West is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 30, 2016.
Who is in the cast of The American West?
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The American West (2016) stars Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens, Joseph Carlson and Kera O'Bryon. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The American West any good?
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The American West (2016) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary, western and action & adventure series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The American West trailer?
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The official The American West trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.