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Mark Twain

8.020021 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Mark Twain is a documentary film on the life of Mark Twain also known as Samuel Clements produced by Ken Burns in 2001. Burns captures both the public and private persona of Mark Twain from his birth to his death. The film was narrated by…

DirectorKen Burns
WritersGeoffrey C. Ward·Dayton Duncan

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Jan 14, 2002
E2
Part 2
Jan 15, 2002

Cast · Directed by Ken Burns

KDKeith David
Keith David
Narrator (voice)
KCKevin Conway
Kevin Conway
Mark Twain (voice)
PBPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Other Voices (voice)
BDBlythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Olivia 'Livy' Langdon Clemens (voice)
TC
Tim Clark
Other Voices (voice)
CMCarolyn McCormick
Carolyn McCormick
Other Voices (voice)
AMAmy Madigan
Amy Madigan
Other Voices (voice)
CNCynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon
Other Voices (voice)
JB
John Boyer
self
JC
Jocelyn Chadwick
self
SF
Shelly Fisher Fishkin
self
DGDick Gregory
Dick Gregory
self

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Mark Twain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mark Twain?

Mark Twain is streaming on DocPlay in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mark Twain on Netflix?

No, Mark Twain is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on DocPlay.

Is Mark Twain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mark Twain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch Mark Twain for free?

Mark Twain is available on DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Mark Twain?

Mark Twain has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2002.

Are all episodes of Mark Twain out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Mark Twain are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Mark Twain?

No — Mark Twain ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.