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title: "Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/benedict-arnold-hero-betrayed-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 886749
imdb_id: "tt12687608"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/benedict-arnold-hero-betrayed-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed" (2021).
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Title: Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed
Year: 2021
Release Date: 11/02/2021 (US) / Nov 2, 2021
Genres: Documentary, History, and War
Runtime: 2h 5m
Director: Chris Stearns
Cast/With: Martin Sheen, Peter O'Meara, David Bunce, Richard Lounello
Executive Producers: James Kirby Martin, Ray Raymond
Production Company: Talon Films Production
Subject: Benedict Arnold.
Core Premise: Challenges the view of Arnold as a villain/traitor. Uses new facts and never before presented material to illuminate his heroic contributions to the American Revolution/Independence and explain his change of allegiance.
Themes: Fervent Patriot, Infamous Traitor, Forgotten Hero.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Stearns
- **Networks / Studios**: Talon Films Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Martin Sheen** as *Narrator*
- **Peter O'Meara** as *Benedict Arnold*
- **David Bunce** as *Horatio Gates*
- **Rich Lounello** as *Gen. John Burgoyne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed online?
Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed worth watching?
Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed and when was it released?
Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed is a feature film with a runtime of 125 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed?
Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed was directed by Chris Stearns.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/886749)
- [Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12687608/)
- [Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed (2021) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/886749-benedict-arnold-hero-betrayed)
- [Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed - Journal of the American ...](https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/12/benedict-arnold-hero-betrayed/)

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