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Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive

7.720171h 24mMovieDocumentaryHistory

How the inventor of the detective story became his own greatest mystery.

DirectorEric Stange
WriterEric Stange

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Eric Stange

DODenis O'Hare
Denis O'Hare
Edgar Allan Poe
KTKathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner
Narrator
CSChris Sarandon
Chris Sarandon
BSBen Schnetzer
Ben Schnetzer
RCRoger Corman
Roger Corman
CC
Chuck Caruso
PC
Paul Collins
JH
James Hutchisson
ZD
Zach Dundas
JM
Jeffrey Meyers

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Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive?

Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive on Netflix?

No, Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries instead.

Where can I watch Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive for free?

Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive based on a true story?

Yes — Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).