Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2019, Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
Who’s in it. Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World stars Jim Al-Khalili as Self - Presenter, Patrick Stewart as Narrator (voice) and Robert Ryan as Louis Daguerre.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019)?
- In US, Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is available to stream on Disney Plus, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen, 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 Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World worth watching?
- Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?
- Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World stars Jim Al-Khalili, Patrick Stewart and Robert Ryan.
- When was Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World released?
- Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World was released in 2019.