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Waco

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20182018
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 4h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Waco (2018)
The FBI and ATF look to seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.
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The FBI and ATF seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.The FBI and ATF seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.The FBI and ATF seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,805
347
    • Drew Dowdle(developed for television by)
    • John Erick Dowdle(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Shannon
    • Taylor Kitsch
    • Andrea Riseborough
    • Drew Dowdle(developed for television by)
    • John Erick Dowdle(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Shannon
    • Taylor Kitsch
    • Andrea Riseborough
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    • 166User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys

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    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Gary Noesner
    Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch
    • David Koresh
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Judy Schneider
    Paul Sparks
    Paul Sparks
    • Steve Schneider
    Rory Culkin
    Rory Culkin
    • David Thibodeau
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Mitch Decker
    Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist
    • Rachel Koresh
    Julia Garner
    Julia Garner
    • Michele Jones
    Demore Barnes
    Demore Barnes
    • Wayne Martin
    Vivien Lyra Blair
    Vivien Lyra Blair
    • Serenity…
    J.B. Tuttle
    • Davey Jones
    Duncan Joiner
    Duncan Joiner
    • Cyrus
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Balenda Thibodeau
    Annika Marks
    Annika Marks
    • Kathy Schroeder
    Tait Fletcher
    Tait Fletcher
    • Brad Branch
    Glenn Fleshler
    Glenn Fleshler
    • Tony Prince
    Eric Lange
    Eric Lange
    • Ron Engelman
    Michael Hyland
    Michael Hyland
    • Walter Graves
      • Drew Dowdle(developed for television by)
      • John Erick Dowdle(developed for television by)
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    • Trivia
      Revelations of Waco (2018) is a companion documentary series released exclusively on the Paramount Network website and YouTube channel following the initial airing of each episode of the miniseries. The series reveals the true to life details of the Waco siege through interviews with those on both sides of the conflict. Each episode runs between nine and thirteen minutes in length.
    • Goofs
      The military vehicles are older models than those used in the actual siege. This was likely done because the U.S. military would not participate in filming, so the filmmakers had to rely on private collections.
    • Quotes

      [from trailer]

      David Koresh: You've looked to me to be your leader. To guide you on this journey. But I'm no leader. I'm a follower, just like you. God has instructed me to stay here and wait for His sign. This is our time to prove through suffering that we are worthy of the miracle that's to come. The Kingdom of Heaven is coming, I promise you.

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    User reviews166

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    8/10
    Interesting, to say the least
    For anyone that was not alive in 1993, or living under a rock, this miniseries takes a look, from all sides, at the standoff in Waco Texas, led by the FBI and ATF versus one David Koresh. Fearing the amount of guns being hoarded at the retreat occupied by the religious group, the ATF tries to serve a warrant that turns into a firefight and a 51 day stand-off.

    This series explores these event from both side, told by the survivors, from both sides. I do not know where other reviewers on here can substantiate the claims that this is factually inaccurate, given that the information comes from those that lived. Surely there is the typical embellishment that is typical for anything that is produced by Hollywood, you know, to amp up the drama. This does raise a lot of good questions though. Does the government go too far some times? I think we can all agree to this. Who actually shot first? Who or what started the fire?

    I feel it was necessary to end the conflict, as it did stretch on for almost two months, but was it ended in the best manor? This with some other questions will never be answered, I am sure. The real tragedy here is that 25 children died, and these are wholly innocent lives. They did not choose to be there and it is beyond sad that this had happened to them. As for the reviewer that said they all deserved to die, who are you to judge? Children never deserve death.
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    FAQ8

    • What was the background to the events of Ruby Ridge?
    • What is the Sperryville incident the Gary Noesner character refers to?
    • Why did the ATF not simply arrest Koresh on one of his trips to town? Why storm the compound?

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 2018 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production company
      • Brothers Dowdle Productions
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    • 4 hours 52 minutes
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