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Henry David Thoreau

1.020261 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer,…

DirectorKen Burns
WriterKen Burns
ProducerKen Burns

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Who Are We?
Mar 30, 2026 1.0
E2
Being Alive
Mar 30, 2026 1.0
E3
Several More Lives to Live
Mar 31, 2026 1.0

Cast · Directed by Ken Burns

GCGeorge Clooney
George Clooney
Self – Narrator (voice)
JGJeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum
Henry David Thoreau (voice)
TDTed Danson
Ted Danson
Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)
MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Various Characters (voice)

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Henry David Thoreau — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Henry David Thoreau?

Henry David Thoreau 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 Henry David Thoreau on Netflix?

No, Henry David Thoreau is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen.

Is Henry David Thoreau on Amazon Prime Video?

Henry David Thoreau 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 Henry David Thoreau for free?

Henry David Thoreau is available to stream free (with ads) on PBS in United States.

How many seasons are in Henry David Thoreau?

Henry David Thoreau has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2026.

Are all episodes of Henry David Thoreau out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Henry David Thoreau are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Henry David Thoreau?

No — Henry David Thoreau ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.