# Where to watch The Civil War (1990) in the UK

> The Civil War (1990) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go, Now TV, and PBS America Amazon Channel. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1990  
**Runtime:** 76 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.9/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, War & Politics  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T14:28:14.737Z)  

## Synopsis

A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Civil%20War)
- [Now TV](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=The%20Civil%20War)
- [PBS America Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Civil%20War&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Civil%20War)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Civil%20War)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Civil%20War&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Civil War in the UK?**

The Civil War (1990) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go, Now TV, and PBS America Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Civil War?**

Yes. The Civil War can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of The Civil War on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is The Civil War on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Civil War is currently included with: Sky Go, Now TV, and PBS America Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/9693/the-civil-war-1990
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qs6J3T0mfAlmoOOUt0B2d4zd6je.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/9693/the-civil-war-1990.json

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