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The Vietnam War

8.220171 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it,…

ProducersKen Burns·Lynn Novick

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelThirteenThirteenWETA+WETA+KQEDKQED
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Déjà Vu (1858-1961)
Sep 17, 2017 7.8
E2
Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)
Sep 18, 2017 7.8
E3
The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)
Sep 19, 2017 7.7
E4
Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)
Sep 20, 2017 7.6
E5
This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967)
Sep 21, 2017 7.7
E6
Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968)
Sep 24, 2017 7.8
E7
The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)
Sep 25, 2017 7.4
E8
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)
Sep 26, 2017 7.5
E9
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)
Sep 27, 2017 7.8
E10
The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)
Sep 28, 2017 7.4

Cast

PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Vietnam War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Vietnam War?

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

Is The Vietnam War on Netflix?

No, The Vietnam War is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen.

Is The Vietnam War on Amazon Prime Video?

The Vietnam War 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 The Vietnam War for free?

The Vietnam War is available to stream free (with ads) on KQED in United States.

How many seasons are in The Vietnam War?

The Vietnam War has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of The Vietnam War out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of The Vietnam War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Vietnam War?

No — The Vietnam War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.