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Gulag, the Story

8.320201 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

A major political, historical, human and economic fact of the 20th century, the Gulag, the extremely punitive Soviet concentration camp system, remains largely unknown.

DirectorPatrick Rotman
WritersPatrick Rotman·Nicolas Werth
ProducerMichel Rotman

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 7 other countries

Gulag, the Story isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Brazil, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
From experimentation to setting up the forced labour system (1918-1936)
Feb 11, 2020 10.0
E2
The Gulag in the turmoil of the “Great Terror” and war (1937-1945)
Feb 11, 2020
E3
The Gulag’s peak and decline (1945-1953)
Feb 11, 2020

Cast · Directed by Patrick Rotman

FPFlorence Pernel
Florence Pernel
Narrator (voice)

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Gulag, the Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gulag, the Story?

Gulag, the Story isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Brazil, Germany and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Gulag, the Story on Netflix?

No, Gulag, the Story is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Gulag, the Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Gulag, the Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Gulag, the Story for free?

Gulag, the Story isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Gulag, the Story?

Gulag, the Story has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Gulag, the Story out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Gulag, the Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Gulag, the Story?

No — Gulag, the Story ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.