Miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States, a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the ...
See full summary »
Top-Rated Episodes
Railroads, oil, steel and electricity have all been harnessed in less than 50 years, but the face of America is changing and will never be the same.
S1.E3
The steel and oil have forever changed the face of America, but they are just the beginning. JP Morgan arrives on the scene and expedites growth through finance.
S1.E1
Out of the turmoil of the Civil War, America enters an age of enlightenment that will change the landscape of the country forever. The growth is driven by five insightful men who will change the ...
From Die Hard to The Muppet Christmas Carol, these festive movies and holiday TV episodes are guaranteed to boost your holiday spirit.
Related News
-
‘Lincoln’ & ‘Theodore Roosevelt’ Miniseries Lead History Slate As A+E Networks Expands Relationship With Leonardo DiCaprio & Doris Kearns Goodwin
07 May 2020 | Deadline -
A&e Orders 160 More ‘Live Pd’ Episodes, History Renews Both ‘Built America’ Series
07 May 2020 | The Wrap -
A+E Networks Have Enough New Programming to Last Through Q3 of 2021, Group President Says
07 May 2020 | The Wrap
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: The Men Who Built America (2012)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Edit
Cast
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See All (37) »
Storyline
Miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States, a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the greatest economic and technological superpower the world had ever seen. The Men Who Built America is the story of a nation at the crossroads and of the people who catapulted it to prosperity. Written by Anonymous
Plot Keywords:
disruptive innovation | kerosene | steel industry | industrialization | american history |Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
Contains two 2016 republican presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Carly Fiorina as commenters. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 October 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Men Who Built America See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
(4 parts)Color:
ColorContribute to This Page
Prime Video has you covered this holiday season with movies for the family. Here are some of our picks to get you in the spirit.
Although I am not a history major or a self-proclaimed history buff, I loved this show. I normally NEVER watch TV and I simply couldn't stop until I was done with the series. I thought the producers did an excellent job of making these stories interesting and I also enjoyed the commentary. The men portrayed, (Vanderbuilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, and Ford) were business geniuses regardless of their often unscrupulous tactics amongst each other, smaller business and the working man. It's still a part of American history that everyone should learn about, including kids in school. Also, it's much better than most shows you find on TV these days.