American Prince: JFK Jr.
| American Prince: JFK Jr. | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Rebecca Gitlitz |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Spencer Wilking |
| Cinematography | Dominic Savio |
| Editors |
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| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Production company | EverWonder Studio |
| Original release | |
| Network | CNN |
| Release | August 9, 2025 – present |
American Prince: JFK Jr. is an 2025 documentary miniseries directed by Rebecca Gitlitz. It follows the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. and the launch of George.
It premiered August 9, 2025, on CNN.[1]
Premise
Explores the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. and the launch of George. Carole Radziwill, Gary Ginsberg, Hamilton South, Steve Gillon, Cindy Crawford, Robert De Niro, Graydon Carter, Tina Brown, and Kurt Andersen are among those interviewed.[2]
Episodes
| No. | Title [3] | Directed by [3] | Original release date [3] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Boy Who Would Be King" | Rebecca Gitlitz | August 9, 2025 | 0.486[4] |
| 2 | "Ladies & Gentleman, Meet George" | Rebecca Gitlitz | August 16, 2025 | TBD |
| 3 | "The Final Summer" | Rebecca Gitlitz | August 23, 2025 | TBD |
Production
In May 2025, it was announced CNN had ordered the series, with EverWonder Studio producing.[5]
Reception
Kevin Fallon of The Daily Beast praised the series writing: "Also a reminder that the Golden Boy of Camelot was a human—and a complicated one, at that."[6] Conversely, John Anderson of The Wall Street Journal was more critical writing: "The fact that it interviews some of the same bottom-feeders who pursued the couple so relentlessly indicates cluelessness on the part of the filmmakers."[7]
References
- ^ Kile, Meredith (July 17, 2025). "JFK Jr.'s Famous Friends and Family Get Candid About His Life in New Doc: Watch the Trailer (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ "How to Watch CNN Original Series "American Prince: JFK Jr." Premiering Saturday, August 9 at 9 PM ET/PT". CNN Press Room. August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c "American Prince: JFK Jr". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (August 12, 2025). "Saturday Ratings: Fox and NFL Network Share Leadership". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Johnson, Ted (May 1, 2025). "CNN To Premiere Three New Original Series This Summer: 'JFK Jr.,' 'Live Aid' And 'Billionaire Boys Club' On Non-Fiction Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Fallon, Kevin (August 11, 2025). "John F. Kennedy Jr.: The Legend and the Tragedy of an 'American Prince'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Anderson, John (August 7, 2025). "'American Prince: JFK Jr.' Review: Paparazzi and Politics on CNN". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
