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Hemingway

7.520211 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

The visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced. Interweaving his eventful biography with carefully selected excerpts from his iconic short stories,…

DirectorsLynn Novick·Ken Burns
WriterGeoffrey C. Ward
ProducersSarah Botstein·Ken Burns

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Writer (1899-1929)
Apr 5, 2021
E2
The Avatar (1929-1944)
Apr 6, 2021
E3
The Blank Page (1944-1961)
Apr 7, 2021

Cast · Directed by Lynn Novick

PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Ernest Hemingway (voice)
MK
Michael Kitakis
Himself – Writer
EOEdna O'Brien
Edna O'Brien
Herself – Writer
TWTobias Wolff
Tobias Wolff
Self
MD
Mary Dearborn
Herself – Biographer
AV
Abraham Verghese
Himself – Writer
MK
Mary Karr
Herself – Writer
SB
Susan Beegel
Herself – Literary Scholar
MD
Marc Dudley
Himself – Literary Scholar
MLMario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa
Himself – Writer
PH
Patrick Hemingway
Himself – Hemingway's Second Son

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Hemingway — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hemingway?

Hemingway is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hemingway on Netflix?

No, Hemingway is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is Hemingway on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hemingway isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries instead.

Where can I watch Hemingway for free?

Hemingway is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Hemingway?

Hemingway has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of Hemingway out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Hemingway are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Hemingway?

No — Hemingway ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.