Summary
The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day-for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics like it more than audiences (+12)
Critics 90Audiences 78GoodWatch 81
Time to watch it all
9 h
9 episodes, about 60 min each
An episode a night: done in 9 nights.
Reach
Streams in 6 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
First aired
2018
April 17, 2018
Ended 2018
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
CzechMade in
United Kingdom
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
Directing · 1
- Tim Niel Director
Writing · 1
- Simon Schama Writer
Production · 4
- Jonty Claypole Executive Producer
- Denys Blakeway Executive Producer
- Michael Jackson Executive Producer
- Mark Bell Executive Producer
Civilisations episodes
1 season · 9 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 The Second Moment of Creation, 7.7
- S1 E2 How Do We Look, 7.5
- S1 E3 Paradise on Earth, 7.7
- S1 E4 Picturing Paradise, 7.5
- S1 E5 The Triumph of Art, 7.9
- S1 E6 First Contact, 7.5
- S1 E7 Radiance, 7.5
- S1 E8 The Cult of Progress, 7.2
- S1 E9 The Vital Spark, 7.6
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