Plot — What is The Eighties about?
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2016 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (7 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 77% (7.7/10, 23 votes) |
The Eighties — FAQ
Is The Eighties worth watching? The Eighties holds a 7.7/10 rating from 23 viewers. The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism
Who is in the cast of The Eighties? It stars H.W. Brands.
Where can I stream The Eighties? You can stream The Eighties on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Eighties release? It first aired in 2016.
