The American President
“The American President” is a series that aired on PBS in 2000 profiling 41 U.S. chief executives, using exclusive interviews with Presidents Clinton, Bush, Ford, and Carter. Well known figures lend their voice to presidents of the past who lived before sound recordings, including: Colin Powell, Bob Dole, Walter Cronkite, Ben Bradlee, John Glenn, James Carville, Andrew Young, and the Rev. Billy Graham. Narrated by Hugh Sidey.
Top cast
Walter CronkiteGeorge Washington
Morley SaferJohn Adams
Andrew YoungThomas Jefferson- Dale BumpersJames Madison
Robert MacNeilJames Monroe
George WillJohn Quincy Adams
James CarvilleAndrew Jackson
Mario CuomoMartin Van Buren
Lloyd BentsenWilliam H. Harrison
Charlie RoseJohn Tyler- Howard BakerJames K. Polk
Tim RussertMillard Filmore
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the TV show “The American President” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch The American President in Canada
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 1 Sept 2026.