The Wonderful Machine (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1990, The Wonderful Machine is a documentary series.
What it’s about. A long journey in 8 episodes to discover the human body, with Piero Angela who closely observes our organism, focusing each time on a theme: the eye, the ear, taste and smell, the stomach and the intestine, liver, bones, lungs and heart. How does our "wonder machine" work? To make each explanation direct and clear, the program uses films, animations and photographs developed with the scanning electron microscope.
Who’s in it. The Wonderful Machine stars Piero Angela.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Wonderful Machine sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wonderful Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wonderful Machine tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wonderful Machine (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wonderful Machine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wonderful Machine worth watching?
- The Wonderful Machine holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wonderful Machine?
- The Wonderful Machine stars Piero Angela.
- When was The Wonderful Machine released?
- The Wonderful Machine was released in 1990.