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FDR

19941 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is one of the most revered and influential Americans of this century. The subject of hundreds of books and countless plays, films, and television programs, he has become an icon for an entire generation. Until…

DirectorDavid Grubin
WriterDavid Grubin
ProducersDavid Grubin·Chana Gazit

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PBS America Amazon ChannelPBS America Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Oct 11, 1994
E2
Episode 2
Oct 12, 1994

Cast · Directed by David Grubin

DMDavid McCullough
David McCullough
Narrator
FRFranklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
EREleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
JRJames Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
GWGeoffrey C. Ward
Geoffrey C. Ward
Self — Biographer
DGDoris Kearns Goodwin
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Self — Biographer
BCBlanche Wiesen Cook
Blanche Wiesen Cook
Self — Eleanor Roosevelt Biographer
HHHerbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Self (archive footage)
TWThomas J. Walsh
Thomas J. Walsh
Self (archive footage)
JGJohn Nance Garner
John Nance Garner
Self (archive footage)
CR
Curtis Roosevelt
Self — Grandson
BC
Bronson Chanler
Self — Hudson Valley Neighbor

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FDR — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams FDR?

FDR is streaming on PBS America in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is FDR on Netflix?

No, FDR is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS America.

Is FDR on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch FDR for free?

FDR is available on PBS America in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in FDR?

FDR has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1994.

Are all episodes of FDR out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of FDR are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of FDR?

No — FDR ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.