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The Vietnam War (2017)

TV show990 minRated TV-MA

IMDb9.1/ 10CTV score8.7/ 10

Where to watch The Vietnam War in Australia

The Vietnam War is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (season 1, subscription) and DocPlay (season 1, subscription). You can also buy seasons on Apple TV from $29.99.

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

The Vietnam War seasons and where to watch them

SeasonReleasedStreaming onFree onBuy from
Season 1Released2017Streaming onFoxtel Now, DocPlayFree onNoneBuy fromApple TV $29.99
SpecialsReleasedNot on a service we track

About The Vietnam War

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.

Year
2017
Genres
History, Documentary, War
Runtime
990 min
Rated
TV-MA
Network
PBS
Status
Ended
Seasons
9
Top cast
Peter Coyote, Huy Duc, James Willbanks, Duong Van Mai Elliott

The Vietnam War air dates

First aired
Final episode aired

Air dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Vietnam War

  • Peter Coyoteas Self - Narrator (voice)(10 episodes)
  • Karl Marlantesas Self - Marines (1969)(1 episodes)
  • Bao Ninhas Self - N. Vietnamese Army(1 episodes)
  • Tran Ngoc Toanas Self - S. Vietnamese Marines(1 episodes)
  • Lam Quang Thias Self - S. Vietnamese Army(1 episodes)
  • John Musgraveas Self - Marines (1967)(1 episodes)
  • Duong Van Maias Self - Hanoi(1 episodes)
  • Mike Heaneyas Self - Army (1966)(1 episodes)
  • Donald Greggas Self - CIA(1 episodes)
  • Bui Diemas Self - S. Vietnamese Diplomat(1 episodes)
  • Dong Si Nguyenas Self - Viet Minh(1 episodes)
  • Nguyen Van Tongas Self - Viet Minh(1 episodes)
  • George Wickesas Self - OSS(1 episodes)
  • Nguyen Thoi Bungas Self - Viet Minh(1 episodes)
  • Rufus Phillipsas Self - CIA(1 episodes)
Writer
Geoffrey C. Ward
Producer
Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick
Original Music Composer
Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor
Director of Photography
Buddy Squires

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Got a question about The Vietnam War?

Is The Vietnam War on Netflix in Australia?

No, The Vietnam War is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

Can I watch The Vietnam War for free in Australia?

No, The Vietnam War is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Foxtel Now and DocPlay and buy it on Apple TV from $29.99.

How many seasons of The Vietnam War are there?

The Vietnam War has 9 seasons. The latest, season 1, was released on 17 September 2017.

Where can I watch The Vietnam War season 1 in Australia?

Season 1 is the latest season of The Vietnam War. It is streaming on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99. It was released on 17 September 2017.