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Bill Russell: Legend

7.220231 season15TV SeriesDocumentary

Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.

DirectorSam Pollard
ProducersLawrence Gordon·Ross Greenburg

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Feb 8, 2023 8.0
E2
Part 2
Feb 8, 2023 8.0

Cast · Directed by Sam Pollard

CSCorey Stoll
Corey Stoll
Self - Narrator (voice)
BRBill Russell
Bill Russell
Self
OROscar Robertson
Oscar Robertson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
SCStephen Curry
Stephen Curry
Self - 4 Time NBA Champion
BR
Bob Ryan
Self - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe
LBLarry Bird
Larry Bird
Self - Boston Celtics 1979-92
MJMagic Johnson
Magic Johnson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
SS
Satch Sanders
Self - Boston Celtics 1960-73
WR
William C. Rhoden
Self - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape
ITIsiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
AG
Aram Goudsouzian
Self - Bill Russell Biographer, 'King of the Court'
LOLawrence O'Donnell
Lawrence O'Donnell
Self - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC

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Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
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Bill Russell: Legend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bill Russell: Legend?

Bill Russell: Legend is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is Bill Russell: Legend on Netflix?

Yes — Bill Russell: Legend is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Bill Russell: Legend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bill Russell: Legend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Bill Russell: Legend for free?

Bill Russell: Legend is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Bill Russell: Legend?

Bill Russell: Legend has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of Bill Russell: Legend out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Bill Russell: Legend are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Bill Russell: Legend?

No — Bill Russell: Legend ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.