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A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.

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Directors: Jared Diamond, Cassian Harrison, Tim Lambert

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July 11, 2005 · July 11, 2005 · Ended

First aired: July 11, 2005
Last aired: July 11, 2005
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating: NR
Genres: Documentary, War & Politics
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Available in: 3 countries

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Is Guns Germs & Steel worth watching?

70

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch Guns Germs & Steel?

8 h

About 8 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 165 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2005.

Can I half-watch Guns Germs & Steel?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.