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The War That Made America (2006)

Documentary · History · War

The War that Made America is a PBS miniseries about the French and Indian War, which was first aired in two parts on January 18 & 25, 2006. The series features extensive reenactments of historical events, with on-screen narration provided by Canadian actor Graham Greene. Much of the story focuses on George Washington, connecting his role in the war with the later American Revolution. Pontiac's Rebellion, which followed the French and Indian War, is also covered in the series. The series was filmed in June, July, and August 2004 in and around the Western Pennsylvania region where many events actually took place during the war.

IMDb rating
7.7 (197 votes)
Episode average
8.2 +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2006)

8.23 avg 4 episodes 8.2 → 8.5 60 min avg

Ep 1: 8.2 · 24 votesEp 2: 7.9 · 21 votesEp 3: 8.3 · 21 votesEp 4: 8.5 · 19 votes
Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1A Country Between8.224
2Unlikely Allies7.921
3Turning the Tide8.321
4Unintended Consequences8.519