How to watch the 1883 online to see the Yellowstone prequel (2024)

The origins of the Dutton family ranch is chronicled in 1883, the Yellowstone prequel that is streaming online now on Paramount Plus. The series stars Sam Elliott as a cowboy trail guide and country singers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as James and Margaret Dutton.

After a grueling journey through the Wild West, they eventually settle down in Montana and found the ranch that descendant John Dutton (Kevin Costner) runs in the present day of Yellowstone season 5.

Their trek is complicated by characters with good and bad intentions, played by guest stars like Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Billy Bob Thornton.

Here is everything you need to watch 1883 online. Plus, check out our guide on how to watch Yellowstone, the original series.

How to watch 1883 online from anywhere on Earth

Just because Paramount Plus isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you need to miss 1883 if you've traveled to a place where you can't access it. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.

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How to watch 1883 online in the USfor free

1883 is a Paramount Plus original and all 10 episodes are streaming now on Paramount Plus.

All you need to watch 1883 is Paramount Plus and right now, you can get it for free! The service offers a 7-day free trial.

How to watch 1883 in Canada, UK and Australia

Good news for Canadians, Brits and Aussies —Paramount Plus is available in those countries so you can watch 1883 for free, too! Try the service with a 7-day free trial.

How to watch 1883 in other international regions

Paramount Plus is available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It's also available in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

In Latin and South America, Paramount Plus is in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

If you're outside of those countries and want to access your Paramount Plus account to watch 1923, you can simply use one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN, to make it seem like your device is back home.