America's War on Drugs (2017)

Documentary · History

The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.

IMDb rating: 8.6 (233 votes)
Episode average: 8.6 matches the IMDb rating
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

8.55 avg 4 episodes 8.3 → 8.4 85 min avg

Consistent

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Acid, Spies & Secret Experiments	8.3	34
2	Cocaine, Cartels & Crackdowns	8.8	28
3	Gangs, Prisons & Meth Queens	8.7	21
4	Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain	8.4	22