The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Seen it?2011 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 15 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Mark Cousins
- Mark CousinsPresenter / Narrator
- Mario CordovaNarrator