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Breaking the Maya Code

6.520081h 56mMovieDocumentaryMysteryHistory

The complex and beautiful hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya was until recently one of the last great undeciphered writing systems. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Coe, called by the New York Times "one of the great stories…

DirectorDavid Lebrun
WriterDavid Lebrun

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by David Lebrun

CPCCH Pounder
CCH Pounder
Narrator (voice)
MC
Michael D. Coe
Self
IG
Ian Graham
Self
NG
Nikolai Grube
Self
PM
Peter Mathews
Self

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Which OTT platform streams Breaking the Maya Code?

Breaking the Maya Code is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Breaking the Maya Code on Netflix?

No, Breaking the Maya Code is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Breaking the Maya Code on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Breaking the Maya Code isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

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Breaking the Maya Code is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.