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The Building of a Nation

9.019382h 3mMovieDramaHistory

The epic (and very costly) retelling of the history of South Africa from 1652 to 1910, made to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek (1838)

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joseph Albrecht

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The Building of a Nation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Building of a Nation?

The Building of a Nation is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Building of a Nation on Netflix?

No, The Building of a Nation is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Building of a Nation on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Building of a Nation isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Building of a Nation for free?

The Building of a Nation is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.