The American West
“The truth is always wilder.”
Where to watch The American West in Canada
The American West is streaming on The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 8 June 2026.
About The American West
The American West is a 2016 web series in the Documentary, Western and Action & Adventure genres, starring Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton and David H. Stevens. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on AMC. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The American West in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The American West trailer
Overview
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.
Seasons (1)
- Season 18 episodes · 2016
Top cast
Bert Thomas Morris
Narrator (voice)
Derek Chariton
Billy the Kid
David H. Stevens
Jesse James
Joseph Carlson
Frank James
Kera O'Bryon
Zerelda James
Morgan Lund
Ulysses S. Grant
Jim Jackman
Rutherford B. Hayes
Mike Marunde
William Tecumseh Sherman
John C. Bailey
Gen. George Armstrong Custer
Will Strongheart
Crazy Horse
Mo Brings Plenty
Sitting Bull
Jonathan C. Stewart
Wyatt Earp
Nick Bialis
Morgan Earp
Ric Maddox
Pat Garrett
Marty Collins
John Tunstall
Brian Leider
James Whicher
Eric Rolland
Thomas Durant
Samuel Dunning
Charley Ford
Deven Davenport
Tom McLaury
Michael Chmiel
Ike Clanton
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The American West in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The American West on The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is The American West on Netflix?+
The American West is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+.
How many seasons of The American West are there?+
The American West has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.
Who stars in The American West?+
The American West stars Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens, Joseph Carlson and Kera O'Bryon.
When did The American West come out?+
The American West is a 2016 web series.
What genre is The American West?+
The American West is Documentary, Western, Action & Adventure, Crime and Drama series.
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