The Statue of Liberty
Ken BurnsWhere to watch in the United States: Stream: History Vault, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+ · Free: Kanopy · Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
David McCullough 
Jeremy Irons 
Derek Jacobi Paul Roebling 
Arthur Miller 
Miloš Forman
Plot
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself.
Sinekatalog’s take
A lyrical documentary portrait of the monument as symbol and idea, tracing its history and what liberty has meant for immigrants. Unhurried and reverent, it suits viewers who enjoy American history told with archival texture and thoughtful narration.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (840 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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