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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

7.720141 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentaryHistoryWar & Politics

Chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories…

DirectorKen Burns

WritersKen Burns·Geoffrey C. Ward

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PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

Thirteen

WETA+

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Get Action (1858-1901)

Sep 14, 2014 8.0

In the Arena (1901-1910)

Sep 15, 2014 10.0

The Fire of Life (1910-1919)

Sep 16, 2014 9.0

The Storm (1920-1933)

Sep 17, 2014 10.0

The Rising Road (1933-1939)

Sep 18, 2014 10.0

The Common Cause (1939-1944)

Sep 19, 2014 10.0

A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)

Sep 20, 2014 10.0

Cast · Directed by Ken Burns

Eleanor Roosevelt (voice)

Edward Herrmann

Franklin Roosevelt (voice)

Paul Giamatti

Theodore Roosevelt (voice)

Theodore Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Self - Historian

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

John Lithgow

James Roosevelt (voice)

Eleanor Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History 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 Roosevelts: An Intimate History on Netflix?

No, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen.

Is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History on Amazon Prime Video?

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History 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 Roosevelts: An Intimate History for free?

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is available on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History?

No — The Roosevelts: An Intimate History ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.