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The Astors: High Society

9.019961h NRMovieDocumentary

The very name conjures up images of the good life black tie affairs and high society balls. Yet their long saga proves that money is no guarantee of happiness or stability. John Jacob Astor built an empire by parlaying a job in the fur…

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History Vault Kanopy

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast

John Jacob Astor IV

Self (archive footage)

Brooke Astor

Self

Nancy Astor

Self (archive footage)

Winston Churchill

Self (archive footage)

Brendan Gill

Self — Historian

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

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The Astors: High Society — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Astors: High Society?

The Astors: High Society is streaming on History Vault and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Astors: High Society on Netflix?

No, The Astors: High Society is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on History Vault and Kanopy.

Is The Astors: High Society on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Astors: High Society isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on History Vault and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Astors: High Society for free?

The Astors: High Society is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.