Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
TV Shows
American Cinema (1995 – 1996)

American Cinema

^{(1995 – 1996)}

PG

55m

January 23rd, 1995

6.4/10

364

?

Rate this

American Cinema

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Cast & Crew Company Credits Release Dates Certifications Technical Specs Photos Videos Official Sites Social Profiles External Links Languages Locations Alternative Titles Filming Dates Production Dates Awards Origin Countries Keywords Taglines Soundtracks Episodes

Browse Episodes

Season 1
See all

1995
1996
See all

Synopsis

The history of Hollywood and filmmaking comes alive in this spectacular nine hour celebration of movie magic. It's a mesmerizing, epic analysis that combines rare archival film, key scenes from immortal movies, interviews with leading filmmakers and commentary from noted film scholars and critics. As seen on PBS, this highly acclaimed series is the definitive chronicle of the American cinema, from its beginning to today. Includes interviews with Robert Altman, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Spike Lee, George Lucas, Sidney Lumet, Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese, Gene Siskel, Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, and many more. A New York Center for Visual History Production in co-production with KCET and the BBC

Less

More

American Cinema Photos

American Cinema Posters

Cast

John Lithgow
Self - Host
Matthew Modine
Narrator
Kathleen Turner
Self - Narrator
Cliff Robertson
Narrator
Ethan Coen
Self
Joel Coen
Self
Julie Dash
Self
Jim Jarmusch
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Quentin Tarantino
Self
Full cast & crew

Directors

Tee Anderson
(1 episode, 1995)
Alain Klarer
(1 episode, 1995)
Lawrence Pitkethly
(1 episode, 1995)
Full cast & crew

Producers

Gabrielle Pfeiffer
Associate to the Senior Producer
(13 episodes, 1995-1996)
Shana Swanson
producer / series associate producer (2 episodes, 1995)
Sasha Alpert
producer
(1 episode, 1995)
Full cast & crew

Writers

Alan Berliner
(1 episode, 1995)
Mark Horowitz
(1 episode, 1995)
Rick Smigielski
writer
(1 episode, 1995)
Full cast & crew

Taglines

One Hundred Years of Filmmaking

Keywords

filmmaking

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

January 23rd, 1995 (United States of America)
June 7th, 1995 (United States of America)
January 23rd, 1995 (United States of America) (theatrical) (limited)

Alternative Titles

American Cinema (original title)
Amerikansk films historie (Denmark)
Американский кинематограф (Russian Federation)
All Alternative Titles

Running Times

55 min
544 min

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

KCET (in association with)
Image Entertainment
New York Center for Visual History
All Production Companies

Distribution Companies

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Image Home Entertainment (United States of America)
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (United States of America) (1995-1996)
All Distribution Companies

Featured Celebrity Photos

Isla Fisher Shines at Spa Weekend Premiere in Las Vegas

Isla Fisher Attends Southwest Airlines Spa Weekend Retreat in Burbank

Monica Bellucci Shines on The Invite Red Carpet at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Jules Robinson and Chantelle Ford Spotlighted in Sydney Photoshoot

Virginie Efira Shines at Leopard Club Award Ceremony at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Tracy Spiridakos Attends Anna Pigeon Premiere Event

Faye Marsay Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York for Apple TV Event

Juno Temple Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast at Apple TV Event in New York

Abbie Hern Joins Apple TV's Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York

Hailey Kittle Shines at Ice Cream Man Premiere in Los Angeles

Shailene Woodley at the 2026 AAFCA TV Honors in Los Angeles

Demi Rose Mawby Enjoys Vacation Highlights in Ibiza

Katy Perry Enjoys a Greek Cruise Following European Getaway in Mykonos

Ora Duplass Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Caylee Cowan Spotted Grocery Shopping in Los Angeles

Kendall Jenner Spotted Out and About in Los Angeles

Hayes Warner Shines at The Shards Launch Skate Party in Los Angeles

Meg Donnelly Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Beverly Hills

Emily Feld Showcases Unique Style in Bikini and Ballet Shoes for WithEvre Event

Inde Navarrette Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Los Angeles

Lizzy Greene Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Tricia Helfer Attends Los Angeles Premiere of "Anna Pigeon

Rebecca Black Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills 2026

Madison Beer Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Charli D'Amelio at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills, August 2026

Tate McRae Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Olivia Dunne Filming Scenes for "Baywatch" at Venice Beach

Hayes Warner Shines at Save Venice Un Ballo in Maschera 2026 Celestial Serenissima in New York

Monica Barbaro's Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Julia Fox Shines at One Night Only Premiere at SVA Theater New York

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion