Nile – The ultimate River (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Series · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2014, Nile – The ultimate River is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Two qualities define the Nile as the ultimate river. First, it is the world’s longest river. From the source in Rwanda to the end at the Mediterranean Sea, it travels 6650 kilometres (4130 miles). Second, the Nile is a truly cosmopolitan water. Its source lies in tropical Africa, its most important tributary – the Blue Nile – originates in the Ethiopian highlands. Its longest stage – through Sudan and Egypt – is characterised by Arab influences. Travelling through a sea of sand, this river gives life. It passes Africa’s largest city – Cairo – and ends only a few hundred kilometres away from Europe, in the Mediterranean Sea.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Nile – The ultimate River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nile – The ultimate River page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nile – The ultimate River tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nile – The ultimate River (2014)?
In US, Nile – The ultimate River is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Nile – The ultimate River worth watching?
Nile – The ultimate River holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Nile – The ultimate River released?
Nile – The ultimate River was released in 2014.