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Guns Germs & Steel

6.520051 seasonNRTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.

DirectorsCassian Harrison·Tim Lambert

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Out of Eden
Jul 11, 2005
E2
Conquest
Jul 11, 2005
E3
Into the Tropics
Jul 10, 2005

Cast · Directed by Cassian Harrison

JDJared Diamond
Jared Diamond
Self
PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)

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Guns Germs & Steel — streaming FAQ

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Guns Germs & Steel isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

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No, Guns Germs & Steel is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Guns Germs & Steel isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in Guns Germs & Steel?

Guns Germs & Steel has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2005.

Are all episodes of Guns Germs & Steel out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Guns Germs & Steel are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Guns Germs & Steel?

No — Guns Germs & Steel ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.