Where to watch 1776(1972)
In the United States, 1776 is available to stream on Philo. It's also free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream 1776
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Philo
Free
The Roku Channel
YouTube Free
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 11, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
1776 plot summary
The award winning musical comes to the screen!
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
Details
- Release date
- November 9, 1972
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Directed by
- Peter H. Hunt
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 89 votes
1776 trailer
Cast
William DanielsJohn Adams
Howard Da SilvaDr. Benjamin Franklin
Ken HowardThomas Jefferson
Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson- Donald MaddenJohn Dickinson (PA)
John CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)
David FordCongressional President John Hancock (MA)- Ron HolgateRichard Henry Lee (VA)
- Emory BassJames Wilson (PA)
Virginia VestoffAbigail Adams
FAQ
Where can I watch 1776?
In the United States, 1776 is available to stream on Philo. It's also free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy 1776?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is 1776?
1776 runs 2h 21m (141 minutes).
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