Where to watch American Cinema in Canada
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About American Cinema
American Cinema is a 1994 web series in the Documentary genre, starring John Lithgow. It spans 1 season and 13 episodes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Cinema in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
13 episode series created by PBS to commemorate 100 years of movie-going. The history of Hollywood and filmmaking comes alive in this spectacular celebration of movie magic. It's a mesmerizing, epic analysis that combines rare archival film, key scenes from immortal movies, interviews with leading filmmakers and commentary from noted film scholars and critics. As seen on PBS, this series is the definitive chronicle of the American cinema, from its beginning to today. Includes interviews with Robert Altman, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Spike Lee, George Lucas, Sidney Lumet, Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese, Gene Siskel, Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, and many more.
Seasons (1)
- Season 113 episodes · 1995
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch American Cinema in Canada?+
American Cinema is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is American Cinema on Netflix?+
American Cinema is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How many seasons of American Cinema are there?+
American Cinema has 1 season and 13 episodes in total.
Who stars in American Cinema?+
American Cinema stars John Lithgow.
When did American Cinema come out?+
American Cinema is a 1994 web series.
What genre is American Cinema?+
American Cinema is Documentary series.
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