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1. Washington the Warrior (2006 TV Movie)

100 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Inadequately prepared for the responsibilities George Washington accepts first as a British officer and later as the commander of the Colonial Army, his mistakes lead to battlefield and ... See full summary »

Director: Robert M. Wise | Stars: Stacy Keach, Jackson Bolt, Alexander Emmert, Grigorij Strelec

Votes: 53

2. The Story of Our Flag (1939)

11 min | Documentary, Short, History

The history of America's familiar Stars and Stripes flag is chronicled, alongside the historical events that shaped America from its colonial roots through its expansion into a union of 48 states, with an empire extending into the Pacific.

Stars: Douglas Harlon, Woodrow Wilson

3. American Experience (1987– )
Episode: George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King (1992)

Approved | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The personal development of George Washington is the focus as Producer David Sutherland brings to life a uniquely human Washington who transformed himself from social climber into a patriot willing to give up everything for a higher cause.

Director: David Sutherland | Stars: David McCullough, Robert Dawidoff, Thad Tate, Paul Longmore

Votes: 51

4. John Adams (2008)
Episode: Don't Tread on Me (2008)

TV-14 | 69 min | Biography, Drama, History

John and John Quincy sail to France to join Benjamin Franklin as part of the American mission but Adams' blunt style is ill-suited to diplomacy.

Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Danny Huston, John Dossett

Votes: 825

5. TopTenz (2010– )
Episode: 10 Uncomfortable Truths About the American Revolution (2018)

15 min | Documentary

The American Revolution is rich in myth and legend, quite a bit of it of questionable validity. But the big one is the omission of the extent France was involved in the war thanks to the ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

6. The Armchair Historian (2017– )
Episode: How Did Britain Lose the American Revolution? (2018)

12 min | Documentary, Animation

The Armchair Historian evaluates the advantages and disadvantages British and American armies faced that decided the American Revolutionary War.

Director: Griffin Johnsen | Star: Griffin Johnsen

7. Welcome to Flatch (2022–2023)
Episode: Maniflatch Destiny (2022)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Cheryl's chickens are making enough eggs to go around. Father Joe attempts to teach Shrub to drive.

Director: Dime Davis | Stars: Holmes, Sam Straley, Jaime Pressly, Justin Linville

Votes: 45

8. Community (2009–2015)
Episode: Alternative History of the German Invasion (2013)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

The Study Group loses access to the study room to the German foosballers, and Chang returns to campus, claiming to be suffering from "Changnesia."

Director: Steven K. Tsuchida | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown

Votes: 3,519

9. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: Missouri Mish Mash: Parts 5-6 (1961)

TV-G | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "Missouri Mish Mash" Part 5, Aesop and Son "The Rooster and Five Hens", Peabody's Improbable History "Cornwallis's Surrender", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Missouri Mish Mash" Part 6.

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried

Votes: 23

10. Benjamin Franklin (2002)
Episode: The Chess Master (2002)

Documentary, Biography, History

Franklin travels to France to obtain support for the Revolution. After months of beguiling Louis XVI and French society he gains French support.

Directors: Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer | Stars: Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, Colm Feore, Keith Arbour

11. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: Banana Formula: Parts 3-4 (1962)

TV-G | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "Banana Formula" Part 3 of 12, Fractured Fairy Tales "The Magic Lichee Nuts", Peabody's Improbable History "The First Indianapolis Auto Race", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Banana Formula" Part 4 of 12.

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried

Votes: 18