Point of View (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1988, Point of View is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.
Who’s in it. Point of View stars Stanley Grafton Njootli Jr. as Self, Stanley Njootli Sr. as Self, Tommy Lee Jones as Narrator (voice) and Susan Sarandon as Self - Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Point of View has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and PBS. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Point of View page.
If you liked it. Fans of Point of View tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Point of View (1988)?
- In US, Point of View is available to stream on YouTube TV and PBS. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Point of View worth watching?
- Point of View holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Point of View?
- Point of View stars Stanley Grafton Njootli Jr., Stanley Njootli Sr., Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon and Tony Kushner.
- When was Point of View released?
- Point of View was released in 1988.