American Experience: Tesla (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, American Experience: Tesla is a history and documentary film directed by David Grubin, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Meet Nikola Tesla, the genius engineer and tireless inventor whose technology revolutionized the electrical age of the 20th century. Although eclipsed in fame by Edison and Marconi, it was Tesla's vision that paved the way for today's wireless world. His fertile but undisciplined imagination was the source of his genius but also his downfall, as the image of Tesla as a mad scientist came to overshadow his reputation as a brilliant innovator.
Who’s in it. American Experience: Tesla stars Michael Murphy as Narrator (voice) and Nikola Tesla as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, American Experience: Tesla has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Experience: Tesla page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Experience: Tesla tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Experience: Tesla (2016)?
- In US, American Experience: Tesla is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Experience: Tesla worth watching?
- American Experience: Tesla holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Experience: Tesla?
- American Experience: Tesla stars Michael Murphy and Nikola Tesla.
- When was American Experience: Tesla released?
- American Experience: Tesla was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.