America: The Story of the US

2010 · Miniseries · TV-PG · 45 min

★ 7.8(11)unSUB Rating

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This miniseries gives a fast-moving look at how the United States developed, tracing major turning points from early settlement to modern growth. It highlights invention, expansion, war, and hardship while also acknowledging the heavy human costs tied to slavery, conflict, and displacement.

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11 hours to watch · 15 episodes.

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Original title: America: The Story of Us
Years: 2010
Release date: 2010-04-25
Network: History
Language: English
Rated: TV-PG
Runtime: 45 min
TMDB rating (input): 8.2/10 (11 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a broad, entertaining entry point into American history with a lively style, especially if you like The Food That Built America; Not for you if you want deep coverage or a fully comprehensive account.

Pros: accessible history overview; engaging, energetic pace; inspiring sense of scale | Cons: major omissions; repetitive reenactments; celebrity commentary distracts