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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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TCM

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter H. Hunt

William Daniels

William Daniels

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Ken Howard

Thomas Jefferson

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

Donald Madden

John Dickinson (PA)

John Cullum

Edward Rutledge (SC)

David Ford

Congressional President John Hancock (MA)

Ron Holgate

Richard Henry Lee (VA)

Emory Bass

James Wilson (PA)

Virginia Vestoff

Virginia Vestoff

William Hansen

Caesar Rodney (DE)

Roy Poole

Stephen Hopkins (RI)

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1776 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 1776?

1776 is streaming on TCM in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 1776 on Netflix?

No, 1776 is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on TCM.

Is 1776 on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch 1776 for free?

1776 is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.

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).