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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

7.720151 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

The documentary series aims to reshape the way the public sees cancer and strip away some of the fear and misunderstanding that has long surrounded it. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance but also of hubris, paternalism and misperception.

DirectorBarak Goodman
ProducerKen Burns

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Magic Bullets
Mar 30, 2015
E2
The Blind Men and the Elephant
Mar 31, 2015
E3
Finding the Achilles Heel
Apr 1, 2015

Cast · Directed by Barak Goodman

SMSiddhartha Mukherjee
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Self
EHEdward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann
Narrator (voice)

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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies — streaming FAQ

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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies on Netflix?

No, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies.

Is Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies for free?

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies.

How many seasons are in Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies?

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies?

No — Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.