Google and the World Brain (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, Google and the World Brain is a documentary film directed by Ben Lewis, running about 89 minutes. “The story of Google's most ambitious project ever and the people who tried to stop it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The most ambitious project ever conceived on the Internet: Google's master plan to scan every book in the world and the people trying to stop them. Google says they are building a library for mankind, but some say they also have other intentions.
Who’s in it. Google and the World Brain stars Brendan Price as H.G. Wells, Nicholas Chapman as Character Voices (voice), Molly Malcolm as Character Voices (voice) and Joshua Zamrycki as Character Voices (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Google and the World Brain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DOCSVILLE and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Google and the World Brain page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Google and the World Brain (2013)?
- In US, Google and the World Brain is available to stream on DOCSVILLE, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Google and the World Brain worth watching?
- Google and the World Brain holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Google and the World Brain?
- Google and the World Brain stars Brendan Price, Nicholas Chapman, Molly Malcolm, Joshua Zamrycki and Sergey Brin.
- When was Google and the World Brain released?
- Google and the World Brain was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.