Frontline (1983)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Frontline is streaming in the US on PBS Documentaries.
What the audience says
Frontline is a solid, watchable English series that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.5/10 on TMDB across 58 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. Episode length hovers around 55 minutes. In the US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries.
Is it worth starting?
This is 45 seasons deep — English documentary, leaning news, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. 58 ratings isn't much to go on
- you're not starting a 45-season show this week
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 58 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~55 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Documentary / News |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Fanning
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 21, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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