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Universe

7.5196029mGMovieDocumentary

A triumph of film art, creating on the screen a vast, awe-inspiring picture of the universe as it would appear to a voyager through space, this film was among the sources of inspiration used by Stanley Kubrick for his 2001: A Space…

DirectorsRoman Kroitor·Colin Low
WritersColin Low·Roman Kroitor

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roman Kroitor

DRDouglas Rain
Douglas Rain
Narrator
DM
Donald MacRae
Himself

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Universe — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Universe?

Universe is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Universe on Netflix?

No, Universe is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Universe on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Universe isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Universe for free?

Universe is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.