1776 (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, 1776 is a drama, musik and historie film directed by Peter H. Hunt, running about 141 minutes. “The award winning musical comes to the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 1776 stars William Daniels as John Adams, Howard Da Silva as Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson and Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 1776 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1776 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1776 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch 1776 (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1776 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1776 worth watching?
- 1776 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, musik and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 1776?
- 1776 stars William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner and Donald Madden.
- When was 1776 released?
- 1776 was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.