The American West

Overview

The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.

Where to Watch

Stream

AMC Plus Apple TV Channel

AMC+ Amazon Channel

AMC+

Philo

Spectrum On Demand

The Great Courses Amazon Channel

Buy / Rent

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Apple TV Store

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Series Cast

Bert Thomas Morris

Narrator (voice)

Derek Chariton

Billy the Kid

David H. Stevens

Jesse James

Joseph Carlson

Frank James

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