Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to America: The Story of Us List

• The Civil War - A detailed documentary that explores the events of the American Civil War, similar in its comprehensive historical analysis.
• Ken Burns: The National Parks - America's Best Idea - Another Ken Burns documentary that presents the history and impact of America's national parks.
• The West - A Ken Burns documentary series that chronicles the experience of the American West and its cultural impact.
• America's Greatest Game Shows - A retrospective on iconic American game shows, revealing cultural aspects over time.
• The Men Who Built America - Explores the influential figures who shaped America's industrial landscape.
• The 70s - A documentary series that explores the transformative decade of the 1970s in America.
• The Presidents - A historical look at the presidencies and their impact on America.
• America: The Story of Us: The Complete Series - The complete run of the series itself, providing a detailed narrative of American history.
• The Vietnam War - A documentary series that gives a thorough account of the Vietnam War and its effects on American society.
• The Roosevelts: An Intimate History - Explores the lives of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt, weaving personal and historical insights.
• The American West - A documentary series that looks at the American frontier and explores the people who shaped it.
• The World Wars - A documentary series covering World War I and II, showcasing their impact on America.
• The American Civil Liberties Union - Explores the history and significance of civil liberties in American history.
• The Biggest Story in Sports - A series that looks at iconic moments in American sports history and their cultural ramifications.
• The Untold History of the United States - Oliver Stone's series providing a revisionist view of American history.
• 1969: The Year That Rocked America - Explores the seismic events and cultural changes in America during 1969.
• American Experience - PBS series that tells the stories of the people and events that have shaped America.
• The Great War - A documentary series that looks at the impact of World War I on American society.
• Frontline - Investigative journalism series that often covers historical and societal issues in America.
• America's Story - Explores significant events in American history aimed at younger audiences.
• The War - A documentary that tells the story of World War II from the perspective of American citizens.
• The American Revolution - A thorough examination of America's fight for independence and its implications.
• The Making of America - Documentary series exploring the factors that shaped modern America.
• The Assassination of President McKinley - Examines the life and political climate during McKinley's presidency.
• The 60s - A documentary series examining the transformative events of the 1960s in America.
• American Story: The Other Side of the Hudson - Explores lesser-known but impactful stories in American history.
• The 80s - A documentary series that looks at the defining events of the 1980s in America.
• The Cold War - Chronicles the political tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, with significant societal impacts.
• Freedom: The History of Us - Explores the concept of freedom in American history and its evolution over time.
• How We Got to Now - Explores innovation and how it has shaped modern society in America.
• Beyond the Wall: The Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe - Explores the implications of the fall of communism, touching on America’s role in the process.
• The Time of the JFK Assassination: An American Tragedy - Examines the historical significance of Kennedy's assassination in American history.
• New York: A Documentary Film - Explores the history of New York City and its impact on American culture and society.
• PBS American Experience - The Donner Party - A deeply engaging retelling of the harrowing story of the Donner party in American history.
• America: Promised Land - Examines the concept of the American Dream throughout history.
• A Biography of America - Educational series that provides an overview of key moments in American history.
• The Great American Lie - Focuses on economic disparity and social issues throughout American history.
• Baseball - A detailed documentary series about the history of baseball and its significance to American culture.
• Women, War & Peace - Explores the role of women in times of conflict, with historical context relevant to American wars.
• The New Americans - Covers immigration stories and the ongoing shaping of American identity.