East To West (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2012, East To West is a documentary series.
What it’s about. This six-part series tells the story of the birth and flourishing of civilisation in the Middle East and its huge influence on the West. From the foundation of science, monotheism, commerce, justice, civil rights and artistic expression - look Eastward. The series contends that history that starts from an ancient Greek perspective distorts the true path of civilisation. For crucial phases in world history, the political, economic and cultural centre was the Middle East.
Who’s in it. East To West stars Khalid Abdalla as Self, Bettany Hughes as Self and Klaus Schmidt as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, East To West 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 East To West page.
If you liked it. Fans of East To West tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East To West (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for East To West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is East To West worth watching?
- East To West holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in East To West?
- East To West stars Khalid Abdalla, Bettany Hughes and Klaus Schmidt.
- When was East To West released?
- East To West was released in 2012.