The '60s (1999) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The '60s (1999) — The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent Streaming on History Va...
The '60s (1999) Storyline
The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes involved in radical politics, and Katie gets pregnant, moves to San Francisco and joins a hippie commune. Meanwhile, the Taylors are an African-American family living in the deep South. When Willie Taylor, a minister and civil rights organizer, is shot to death, his son Emmet moves to the city and eventually joins the Black Panthers, serving as a bodyguard for Fred Hampton.
Full Cast & Crew
- Josh Hamilton as Michael Herlihy
- Julia Stiles as Katie Herlihy
- Jerry O'Connell as Brian Herlihy
- Jeremy Sisto as Kenny Klein
- Jordana Brewster as Sarah Weinstock
- Leonard Roberts as Emmet Taylor
- Bill Smitrovich as Bill Herlihy
- Annie Corley as Mary Herlihy
- Donovan Leitch as Neal Reynolds
- David Alan Grier as Fred Hampton
- Charles S. Dutton as Reverend Willie Taylor
- Cliff Gorman as Father Daniel Berrigan
- April Mills as Constance
- Marc Blucas as Buddy Wells
- Jenna Byrne as Melissa
Why Watch The '60s?
The Vibe: The '60s is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1999. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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