‘The American Revolution’ Documentary (2025): Release Date, Cast, Plot, and All About Ken Burns’ New Miniseries

Published 11/03/2025, 7:28 AM EST

Ken Burns has spent decades transforming American history into poetry on film, crafting visual symphonies that echo through time. From The Civil War and Jazz to The Vietnam War, his storytelling turns forgotten voices into timeless conversations. His lens does not merely record history; it resurrects it, frame by frame, breath by breath. After redefining how the past is remembered, Burns now turns his gaze toward The American Revolution, a forthcoming masterpiece already stirring immense anticipation across the cultural landscape.

The American Revolution promises to resurrect the birth of a nation, where rebellion met destiny, and history’s fiercest moments come alive in breathtaking cinematic form.

Ken Burns’ The American Revolution has everyone waiting for its premiere date

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Premiering on PBS on November 16, 2025, The American Revolution is set to reignite the spirit of the 1770s with Ken Burns once again at the director’s chair. This six-part, twelve-hour masterpiece promises to turn history into living art, tracing the fiery birth of a nation through courage, chaos, and conviction.

The documentary follows months of anticipation fueled by its captivating preview, The American Revolution: An Inside Look, which began airing in August to offer a stirring glimpse of what lies ahead.

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With a stellar cast breathing life into history, The American Revolution transforms timeless heroes into vivid, unforgettable cinematic legends.

The cast of The American Revolution promises to turn history into pure drama

The American Revolution assembles a powerhouse ensemble that reads like a roll call of Hollywood excellence. With Peter Coyote guiding the narrative and an all-star lineup including Tom Hanks, Claire Danes, Kenneth Branagh, Damian Lewis, and Matthew Rhys lending their voices, the series transforms history into living theater.

Supported by talents like Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, and Edward Norton, this cast unites generations of storytelling brilliance to breathe passion, humanity, and soul into one of America’s most defining chapters.

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The story of The American Revolution is poised to capture hearts, blending courage, conflict, and destiny into an unforgettable historical epic.

The plot of The American Revolution promises emotion, intrigue, and historical brilliance

Skipping Netflix’s remarkable documentary collection, The American Revolution unfolds as a grand retelling of America’s fight for independence. Through the eyes of soldiers, visionary leaders, Loyalists, Native Americans, and African Americans, the series captures the clash of ideals that shaped a new nation.

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Every frame pulses with defiance, unity, and hope, transforming history’s familiar pages into a vivid portrait of courage and conviction.

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Are you excited to watch The American Revolution? Let us know in the comments below!

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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