Modern Marvels (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 1993, Modern Marvels is a documentary series.
What it’s about. HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.
Who’s in it. Modern Marvels stars Adam Richman as Self - Host, Lloyd Sherr as Self - Narrator, Abdul Qadeer Khan as Self (archive footage) and George C. Kenney as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Modern Marvels sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel 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 Modern Marvels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Marvels tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modern Marvels (1993)?
- In US, Modern Marvels is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and HISTORY Vault Apple TV 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 Modern Marvels worth watching?
- Modern Marvels holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Modern Marvels?
- Modern Marvels stars Adam Richman, Lloyd Sherr, Abdul Qadeer Khan, George C. Kenney and Justin Talley.
- When was Modern Marvels released?
- Modern Marvels was released in 1993.