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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

7.720151 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

The documentary series aims to reshape the way the public sees cancer and strip away some of the fear and misunderstanding that has long surrounded it. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance but also of hubris, paternalism and misperception.

DirectorBarak Goodman
ProducerKen Burns

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Magic Bullets
Mar 30, 2015
E2
The Blind Men and the Elephant
Mar 31, 2015
E3
Finding the Achilles Heel
Apr 1, 2015

Cast · Directed by Barak Goodman

SMSiddhartha Mukherjee
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Self
EHEdward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann
Narrator (voice)

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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies?

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies on Netflix?

No, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies for free?

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies?

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies?

No — Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.