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The Story of Film: An Odyssey

7.720111 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentary

A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.

DirectorMark Cousins

ProducersJohn Archer·Tabitha Jackson

Where to watch

DocPlay

DocPlay Amazon Channel

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Birth of the Cinema

Sep 3, 2011 8.0

The Hollywood Dream

Sep 10, 2011 7.8

The Golden Age of World Cinema

Sep 17, 2011 8.5

The Arrival of Sound

Sep 24, 2011 8.3

Post-War Cinema

Oct 1, 2011 8.3

Sex & Melodrama

Oct 8, 2011 8.3

European New Wave

Oct 15, 2011 8.3

New Directors, New Form

Oct 22, 2011 8.3

American Cinema of the 70s

Oct 29, 2011 8.5

E10

Movies to Change the World

Nov 5, 2011 8.3

E11

The Arrival of Multiplexes and Asian Mainstream

Nov 12, 2011 8.3

E12

Fight the Power: Protest in Film

Nov 19, 2011 8.0

E13

New Boundaries: World Cinema in Africa, Asia & Latin America

Nov 26, 2011 8.3

E14

New American Independents & The Digital Revolution

Dec 3, 2011 8.5

E15

Cinema Today and the Future

Dec 10, 2011 8.3

Cast · Directed by Mark Cousins

More from Mark Cousins · Lead actor

Moviedrome

1988 · 6.0

The Dream Palace: A People's History of Tyneside Cinema

2018

The Story of Film: A New Generation

2021 · 7.4

The Film That Buys the Cinema

2014

The Complete Story of Film

2023 · 8.0

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More from Mario Cordova · Co-star actor

L'onore e il rispetto

2006 · 7.4

Taratabong: The World of the Meloditties

2009

Nero Wolfe

2012 · 8.3

Il segreto dell'acqua

2011 · 6.5

Violetta

2011

I Magotti e la Pentola Magica

2001 · 6.6

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Mysteries at the Museum

2010 · 8.8

The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy

2023 · 7.4

100 Years of Warner Bros.

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Biography

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Behind the Attraction

2021 · 7.3

Top Gear

1978 · 8.0

Superpowered: The DC Story

2023 · 7.4

Marvel Studios Assembled

2021 · 7.2

American Masters

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Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones

2023 · 7.7

The Story of Film: An Odyssey — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Story of Film: An Odyssey?

The Story of Film: An Odyssey is streaming on DocPlay in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Story of Film: An Odyssey on Netflix?

No, The Story of Film: An Odyssey is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on DocPlay.

Is The Story of Film: An Odyssey on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Story of Film: An Odyssey isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch The Story of Film: An Odyssey for free?

The Story of Film: An Odyssey 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 The Story of Film: An Odyssey?

The Story of Film: An Odyssey has 1 season in total (15 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of The Story of Film: An Odyssey out yet?

Yes — all 15 episodes across 1 season of The Story of Film: An Odyssey are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Story of Film: An Odyssey?

No — The Story of Film: An Odyssey ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.