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Around the World with Orson Welles

1955·Show
7Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.2
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A six-part British television travel series written, directed, and presented by Orson Welles for ITV in 1955. Filmed entirely in Europe, the series follows Welles through Vienna, the Basque Country, Madrid, Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and London’s Chelsea Pensioners, blending travelogue, cultural portraiture, and personal essay. Moving between documentary observation and reflective commentary, the episodes combine interviews, local history, and Welles’s distinctive narration into a series that functions as both travel film and cinematic essay.
Documentary TravelogueOrson Welles PerspectiveHistorical InsightsCultural ExplorationPhilosophical MonologueArtistic DirectionConversationalCinematic JournalismMid-Century Perspective

Crew

Directed by:
Orson Welles
Written by:
Orson Welles
Produced by:
Louis Dolivet

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Around the World with Orson Welles worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Around the World with Orson Welles have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 26 minutes each.

Is Around the World with Orson Welles based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Around the World with Orson Welles air?

It ran from 1955 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is Around the World with Orson Welles in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French.