Where can I watch Building the Great Cathedrals (2010)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Building the Great Cathedrals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Building the Great Cathedrals worth watching?

Building the Great Cathedrals holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

When was Building the Great Cathedrals released?

Building the Great Cathedrals was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.

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Building the Great Cathedrals (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2010, Building the Great Cathedrals is a documentary film directed by Scott Tiffany, running about 54 minutes.

What it’s about. Carved from a hundred million pounds of stone, soaring effortlessly atop a spiderweb of masonry, Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human achievement and artistry. But how did medieval builders reach such spectacular heights? Consuming the labor of entire towns, sometimes taking a hundred years to build, these architectural marvels were crafted from just hand tools and stone. Many now teeter on the brink of catastrophic collapse. To save them, an international team of engineers, architects, art historians, and computer scientists searches the naves, bays, and bell-towers for clues to how the dream of these heavenly temples on earth came true. On this dazzling journey inside the jewels of Gothic architecture, NOVA reveals the hidden formulas, drawn from the pages of the Bible itself, that drove medieval builders ever upward.

Who’s in it. Building the Great Cathedrals stars Jay O. Sanders as Narrator (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Building the Great Cathedrals has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Building the Great Cathedrals page.

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Where can I watch Building the Great Cathedrals (2010)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Building the Great Cathedrals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Building the Great Cathedrals worth watching?: Building the Great Cathedrals holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Building the Great Cathedrals?: Building the Great Cathedrals stars Jay O. Sanders.
When was Building the Great Cathedrals released?: Building the Great Cathedrals was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.