Turning Point: The Vietnam War
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Documentary, War & Politics
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Viet Thanh NguyenSelf
- Lien-Hang NguyenSelf
- Fredrik LogevallSelf
- Dr. Roseann “Chic” CanforaSelf
- John NegroponteSelf
- Richard NixonSelf (Archive Footage)
- Robert McNamaraSelf (Archive Footage)
- Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (Archive Footage)