Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2004, Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is a history and documentary film directed by Xan Cassavetes, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Who’s in it. Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession stars Quentin Tarantino as Self, Robert Altman as Self, Jim Jarmusch as Self and Paul Verhoeven as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)?
- In US, Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc and Night Flight Plus, 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 Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession worth watching?
- Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession 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 Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
- Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession stars Quentin Tarantino, Robert Altman, Jim Jarmusch, Paul Verhoeven and Alexander Payne.
- When was Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession released?
- Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.