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Edison

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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

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

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Edison — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Edison?

Edison is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy 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 October 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

Is Edison on Amazon Prime Video?

Edison isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Edison for free?

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