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1776

6.919722h 21mGMovieDramaHistory

Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.

DirectorPeter H. Hunt
WriterPeter Stone
ProducerJack L. Warner

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Cast · Directed by Peter H. Hunt

WDWilliam Daniels
William Daniels
John Adams
HSHoward Da Silva
Howard Da Silva
Dr. Benjamin Franklin
KHKen Howard
Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson
BDBlythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
DM
Donald Madden
John Dickinson (PA)
JCJohn Cullum
John Cullum
Edward Rutledge (SC)
DFDavid Ford
David Ford
Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
RH
Ron Holgate
Richard Henry Lee (VA)
EB
Emory Bass
James Wilson (PA)
VVVirginia Vestoff
Virginia Vestoff
Abigail Adams
WHWilliam Hansen
William Hansen
Caesar Rodney (DE)
RPRoy Poole
Roy Poole
Stephen Hopkins (RI)

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1776 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 1776?

1776 isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is 1776 on Netflix?

No, 1776 is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is 1776 on Amazon Prime Video?

1776 isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 1776 for free?

1776 isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is 1776 based on a true story?

Yes — 1776 is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).