Civilisations

2018·Show
9Episodes in1Season·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes90%–

Where to watch

HooplaPBSPBS Documentaries

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Civilisations fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Global Art HistoryEducational DocumentaryVisually StunningCultural ExplorationHuman CreativityPhilosophical InsightsMasterpiece OverviewCross-Cultural ArtHistorical Context

Crew

Directed by:
Tim Niel
Written by:
Simon Schama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Civilisations

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Where can I stream Civilisations legally?

HooplaPBSPBS Documentaries

Civilisations is included with a subscription to PBS in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Civilisations worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Civilisations rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Civilisations have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 9 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Civilisations?

Critics90
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Civilisations higher (90) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Civilisations air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Civilisations in?

EnglishCzech

It was made in English, with some Czech. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Civilisations?

5AUGBGGSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Civilisations in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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