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McCarthy

8.020202h MovieDocumentaryHistory

"McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy…

DirectorSharon Grimberg
WriterSharon Grimberg
ProducersSharon Grimberg·Jen Hickey

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

Cast · Directed by Sharon Grimberg

Joseph McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy
Self - (archive footage)
Donald Ritchie
Donald Ritchie
Self
Beverly Gage
Beverly Gage
Self
Tim Naftali
Tim Naftali
Self
Jelani Cobb
Jelani Cobb
Self
Sam Tanenhaus
Sam Tanenhaus
Self
John Madigan
John Madigan
Self
Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow
Self - (archive footage)
Alvin Spivak
Alvin Spivak
Self
Leon Kamin
Leon Kamin
Self
David Lattimore
David Lattimore
Self
Dolly Plesser
Dolly Plesser
Self

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McCarthy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams McCarthy?

McCarthy 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 McCarthy on Netflix?

No, McCarthy is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is McCarthy on Amazon Prime Video?

McCarthy 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 McCarthy for free?

McCarthy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is McCarthy based on a true story?

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