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The Life of Leonardo da Vinci

1971Show1 season5 episodesNR

DocumentaryDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A wondrous, slow-burning documentary series about history and a real life story, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 8.6

Episodes

8.4

Story

The Most Brilliant Mind in History

Miniseries dramatizing the life of the Italian Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

Feels like

  • Historical Biography
  • Renaissance Era
  • Educational Drama
  • Slow-Paced Exploration
  • Artistic Genius
  • Italian Television Classic
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Period Authentic
  • Intellectual Journey

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Renato Castellani
Written by
Ivo Perilli, Renato Castellani, Giampiero Bona
Music by
Roman Vlad

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 28, 1971 · November 21, 1971 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 1971
Last aired
November 21, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
German
Made in
France, Italy, Spain
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Life of Leonardo da Vinci?"

Questions about The Life of Leonardo da Vinci

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Life of Leonardo da Vinci?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Life of Leonardo da Vinci worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).

Is The Life of Leonardo da Vinci okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Life of Leonardo da Vinci?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1971.

Is The Life of Leonardo da Vinci plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Life of Leonardo da Vinci in English?

ItalianGerman

No, it was made in Italian, with some German.