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The Century of the Self

8.420021 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

The legacy of famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud informs the lives of people throughout the world even to this day, though it's a phenomenon to which most are unaware. The film is an exhaustive examination of his theories on human desire,…

WriterAdam Curtis
ProducersAdam Curtis·Stephen Lambert

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 1 other country

The Century of the Self isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Happiness Machines
Mar 17, 2002 8.5
E2
The Engineering of Consent
Mar 24, 2002
E3
There Is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads. He Must Be Destroyed
Mar 31, 2002
E4
Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering
Apr 7, 2002

Cast

ACAdam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Narrator
ABAnne Bernays
Anne Bernays
Self
MB
Martin Bergmann
Self
RRRobert Reich
Robert Reich
Self
EBEdward L. Bernays
Edward L. Bernays
Self (archive footage)
SFSigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud
Self (archive footage)
AF
Anna Freud
Self (archive footage)
WRWilhelm Reich
Wilhelm Reich
Self (archive footage)
TBTony Blair
Tony Blair
Self (archive footage)
MTMargaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
BCBill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
RRRonald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)

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The Century of the Self — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Century of the Self?

The Century of the Self isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in United Kingdom. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Century of the Self on Netflix?

No, The Century of the Self is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Century of the Self on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Century of the Self isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Century of the Self for free?

The Century of the Self isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Century of the Self?

The Century of the Self has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2002.

Are all episodes of The Century of the Self out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Century of the Self are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Century of the Self?

No — The Century of the Self ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.