Build It Bigger (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Series · ★ 7.6

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Released in 2006, Build It Bigger is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Architect Danny Forster takes you inside some of the most head-scratching builds in the world. Join Danny as he meets the men and women tackling the unique challenges of constructing the tallest buildings, the most effective military tanks, the largest luxury cruise ships, and the most extreme thrill rides. How do you build a 3,113-foot-long wooden roller coaster in winter temperatures of minus 40 degrees? Or get your workers safely to and from a worksite on a skyscraper that's 1,614 feet above street level? Or dig a water tunnel - along the San Adreas Fault and 1,000 feet below the earth's surface - without it collapsing on itself ... or flooding? Our intrepid host answers these puzzles and more. Don't miss the big stories behind these even bigger engineering marvels.

Who’s in it. Build It Bigger stars Danny Forster as Self - Host.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Build It Bigger has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Discovery+ Amazon Channel and Discovery + and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Build It Bigger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Build It Bigger tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Build It Bigger (2006)?
In US, Build It Bigger is available to stream on Discovery+ Amazon Channel and Discovery +, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Build It Bigger worth watching?
Build It Bigger holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Build It Bigger?
Build It Bigger stars Danny Forster.
When was Build It Bigger released?
Build It Bigger was released in 2006.