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Edison

7.22015MovieDocumentary

By the time he died in 1931, Thomas Alva Edison was one of the most famous men in the world. The holder of more patents than any other inventor in history, Edison had achieved glory as the genius behind such revolutionary inventions as…

DirectorMichelle Ferrari
WriterMichelle Ferrari

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Cast · Directed by Michelle Ferrari

Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Narrator (voice)
Thomas A. Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Himself (archive footage)
Henry Ford
Henry Ford
Himself (archive footage)

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Which OTT platform streams Edison?

Edison is streaming on PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Edison on Netflix?

No, Edison is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

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Where can I watch Edison for free?

Edison is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.