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Google and the World Brain

6.520131h 29mMovieDocumentary

The most ambitious project ever conceived on the Internet: Google's master plan to scan every book in the world and the people trying to stop them. Google says they are building a library for mankind, but some say they also have other intentions.

DirectorBen Lewis
ProducersBettina Walter·Carles Brugueras

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Cast · Directed by Ben Lewis

BPBrendan Price
Brendan Price
H.G. Wells
NC
Nicholas Chapman
Character Voices (voice)
MM
Molly Malcolm
Character Voices (voice)
JZ
Joshua Zamrycki
Character Voices (voice)
SB
Sergey Brin
Himself
LLLawrence Lessig
Lawrence Lessig
Himself
AMAngela Merkel
Angela Merkel
Self

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Google and the World Brain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE and Docsville in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Google and the World Brain on Netflix?

No, Google and the World Brain is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and DOCSVILLE.

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Yes — Google and the World Brain is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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Google and the World Brain is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.