How Cities Work (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 3
Released in 2013, How Cities Work is a documentary series.
What it’s about. We turn on the shower and there’s clean water. We buy food grown on the other side of the world from the shop next door. We get the train, tube or light railway into the office. We boot up the computer and there’s power. Our cities are like huge complex living organisms and just like the human body; our cities rely on its vital organs—its infrastructure—power, transport, food, water, and buildings to keep it and the people who live and work there alive. This series explores how these vital systems work. If our cities are to prosper bold new solutions are needed. We will visit many of the ingenious engineering projects and vital enterprises that will keep our cities running in the years to come. Actuality will drive the narrative. We’ll meet the individuals who perform surprising and unseen tasks that keep the power on and the water flowing.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, How Cities Work has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How Cities Work page.
If you liked it. Fans of How Cities Work tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How Cities Work (2013)?
- In US, How Cities Work is available to stream on Magellan TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How Cities Work worth watching?
- How Cities Work holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was How Cities Work released?
- How Cities Work was released in 2013.