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Series · 1996 · 80 min · 1 seasons

The West (1996)

8.4/10 · 19 votes
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The West is a TV series (Documentary) that first aired in 1996. The West has 1 seasons and 9 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 8.4/10 from 19 viewers. In United States, you can watch The West on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.

Last episode S1 · E9 — One Sky Above Us (1887-1914) September 23, 1996

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📍 United States

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Streaming services that carry The West, and the countries where you can watch it:

Ivi 4 countries

Hong Kong SAR China, Iceland, Slovakia, Taiwan

Amazon Prime Video 2 countries

Australia, New Zealand

DocPlay 2 countries

Australia, New Zealand

DocPlay Amazon Channel 2 countries

Australia, New Zealand

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

PBS America Amazon Channel 2 countries

United Kingdom, Guernsey

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 1 countries

Australia

Okko 1 countries

Russia

Premier 1 countries

Russia

Kinopoisk 1 countries

Russia

Plot

The West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It was directed by Stephen Ives and the executive producer was Ken Burns. The film originally aired on PBS in September 1996.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The West?

In United States, you can watch The West on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.

Who stars in The West?

The main cast of The West includes Peter Coyote, N. Scott Momaday, Murphy Guyer, John Trudell and Eli Wallach.

How many seasons and episodes does The West have?

The West has 1 seasons and 9 episodes in total.

When was The West released?

The West first aired on September 15, 1996.

Has The West ended?

Yes, The West has ended.

Is The West worth watching?

The West has an average rating of 8.4/10 from 19 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The West?

If you enjoyed The West, try Top Gear, Mysteries at the Museum, Super/Natural and STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces.

Is The West on Ivi?

Not in United States right now. The West is on Ivi in: Hong Kong SAR China, Iceland, Slovakia and Taiwan.

Is The West on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. The West is on Amazon Prime Video in: Australia and New Zealand.

Is The West on DocPlay?

Not in United States right now. The West is on DocPlay in: Australia and New Zealand.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·