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Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography

6.120221h 26mGMovieDocumentary

With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may…

DirectorsNiobe Thompson·Daniella Ortega
WriterDaniella Ortega
ProducersSonya Pemberton·Niobe Thompson

Where to watch

Curiosity StreamCuriosity StreamCuriosityStream Amazon ChannelCuriosityStream Amazon ChannelABC iviewABC iviewBeamafilmBeamafilmSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Niobe Thompson

SSSarah Snook
Sarah Snook
Voice of Carbon (voice)
NTNeil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Self
MMMark Miodownik
Mark Miodownik
Self
RH
Robert Hazen
Self

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Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography?

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography is streaming on Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream and ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography on Netflix?

No, Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream.

Is Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream instead.

Where can I watch Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography for free?

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview and SBS On Demand in Australia.