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The Pilgrims

7.720152h MovieHistoryDocumentary

Arguably one of the most fateful and resonant events of the last half millennium, the Pilgrims journey west across the Atlantic in the early 17th century is a seminal, if often misunderstood episode of American and world history. The…

DirectorRic Burns

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Cast · Directed by Ric Burns

RRRoger Rees
Roger Rees
William Bradford
OPOliver Platt
Oliver Platt
Self - Narrator (voice)
AC
Artemus Cragg
CC
Calypso Cragg
JEJulian Elfer
Julian Elfer
MEMichael Elwyn
Michael Elwyn
JG
Jos Brown Gaier
MJ
Matthew Jure
HLHoward Lee
Howard Lee
NP
Nathaniel Philbrick

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The Pilgrims — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Pilgrims?

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

Is The Pilgrims on Netflix?

No, The Pilgrims is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

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

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