How the Universe Works (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2010, How the Universe Works is a documentary series.
What it’s about. A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
Who’s in it. How the Universe Works stars Mike Rowe as Narrator, Erik Dellums as Himself - Narrator, Chris Mckay as Self - Astrobiologist and Carly Howett as Self - Planetary Scientist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, How the Universe Works sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 the Universe Works page.
If you liked it. Fans of How the Universe Works tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How the Universe Works (2010)?
- In US, How the Universe Works is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and Discovery+ Amazon Channel, 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 the Universe Works worth watching?
- How the Universe Works holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How the Universe Works?
- How the Universe Works stars Mike Rowe, Erik Dellums, Chris Mckay, Carly Howett and Nina Lanza.
- When was How the Universe Works released?
- How the Universe Works was released in 2010.