The Vietnam War (2017)

Kernel Score: 91% · 211 ratings

Genres: Documentary, War & Politics

First aired: 2017-09-17

Seasons: 1 · 10 episodes

Where to watch The Vietnam War

  • Stream: Thirteen, WETA+
  • Free with ads: WETA+, KQED
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.

The Vietnam War parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that The Vietnam War is a TV-MA documentary miniseries with graphic wartime testimony and historical violence.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Extensive documentary coverage of war violence, combat, and its human toll.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Is The Vietnam War good?

The Vietnam War has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 211 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Vietnam War?

In the US you can stream The Vietnam War on Thirteen and WETA+, watch it free with ads on WETA+ and KQED and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.

Is The Vietnam War OK for kids?

The Vietnam War is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Vietnam War is a TV-MA documentary miniseries with graphic wartime testimony and historical violence.

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