How We Got to Now (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 7.9

Released in 2014, How We Got to Now is a documentary series.
What it’s about. How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.
Who’s in it. How We Got to Now stars Steven Johnson.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, How We Got to Now has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen 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 How We Got to Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of How We Got to Now tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How We Got to Now (2014)?
- In US, How We Got to Now is available to stream on 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 How We Got to Now worth watching?
- How We Got to Now holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How We Got to Now?
- How We Got to Now stars Steven Johnson.
- When was How We Got to Now released?
- How We Got to Now was released in 2014.
