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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

1989Show1 season7 episodes

Documentary
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

An awe-inspiring, wholesome documentary series about a real life story and history, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E3 "Ancient Mariners" 8.4

Episodes

8.1

Story

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Feels like

  • Travelogue
  • Documentary
  • Cultural Exploration
  • British Humor
  • Adventure
  • Global Journey
  • Educational
  • Historical Homage
  • Wholesome
  • Inspiring

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Roger Mills, Clem Vallance
Written by
Michael Palin, Jules Verne
Produced by
Clem Vallance
Music by
Paddy Kingsland

Everyone

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Facts

October 11, 1989 · November 22, 1989 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 1989
Last aired
November 22, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Austria, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Italy, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?"

Questions about Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?

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

Is Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?

6 h

About 6 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.

Will I feel good after watching Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Will Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).