Building the Great Cathedrals (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2010, Building the Great Cathedrals is a tv movie, history and documentary film directed by Gary Glassman, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. These skyscrapers of stone dominated skylines for nearly a thousand years. Now, a team of scholars and builders investigates how they we went up, and why some of the tallest fell down. Embedded in stone and stained glass, they uncover a hidden mathematical code — ripped from pages of the Bible — that was used as a blueprint to build the great Gothic Cathedrals.

Who’s in it. Building the Great Cathedrals stars Féodor Atkine as Self - Narrator (voice), Laurent Jacquet as Voice, Cyril Mazzotti as Voice and Guy Perrot as Voice.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Building the Great Cathedrals has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Building the Great Cathedrals page.

If you liked it. Fans of Building the Great Cathedrals tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Building the Great Cathedrals (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Building the Great Cathedrals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Building the Great Cathedrals worth watching?
Building the Great Cathedrals holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Building the Great Cathedrals?
Building the Great Cathedrals stars Féodor Atkine, Laurent Jacquet, Cyril Mazzotti and Guy Perrot.
When was Building the Great Cathedrals released?
Building the Great Cathedrals was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.