Civilisations (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Civilisations is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.
Who’s in it. Civilisations stars Liev Schreiber as Narrator, Jamal J. Elias as self, Simon Schama as self and Mary Beard as Presenter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Civilisations has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Civilisations page.
If you liked it. Fans of Civilisations tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Civilisations (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Civilisations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Civilisations worth watching?
- Civilisations holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Civilisations?
- Civilisations stars Liev Schreiber, Jamal J. Elias, Simon Schama, Mary Beard and David Olusoga.
- When was Civilisations released?
- Civilisations was released in 2018.