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Historical documentary

1964 (2014): Cast & Where to Watch

1964 (2014) movie poster

1964 is a 2014 historical documentary directed by Stephen Ives, starring Oliver Platt as Narrator (voice). It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

1964 (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Stephen Ives
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1964 About?

The premise of 1964 without spoilers.

This documentary explores the transformative year of 1964, a period that fundamentally shaped the 1960s. The year saw the Beatles' arrival in America, Cassius Clay's transformation into Muhammad Ali, and the tragic murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi. Student protests erupted at Berkeley, African Americans confronted injustice in Harlem, and Barry Goldwater's conservative movement gained momentum within the Republican Party. It was a year of significant choices for Americans, grappling with issues of civil rights, political ideologies, and emerging cultural shifts.

Where to watch

Where to Watch 1964

Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

1964 Cast & Characters

Oliver Platt plays Narrator (voice) in 1964. Directed by Stephen Ives.

Details

1964 Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “American Experience: 1964” and “The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by Jon Margolis”.

Also known as
  • American Experience: 1964
  • The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by Jon Margolis

Seen 1964?

FAQ

1964 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of 1964, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1964?

1964 runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was 1964 released?

1964 was released on January 14, 2014.

Who directed 1964?

1964 was directed by Stephen Ives.

More films by Stephen Ives

Who is in the cast of 1964?

1964 stars Oliver Platt as Narrator (voice).

Where can I watch 1964?

In the US, 1964 is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and PBS Documentaries and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does 1964 have a post-credit scene?

No. 1964 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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