The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1988, The Modern World: Ten Great Writers is a documentary series.
What it’s about. This documentary series uses drama and commentary to shed light on the lives and works of Joseph Conrad, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, T. S. Eliot, Henrik Ibsen, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Luigi Pirandello, Marcel Proust and Virginia Woolf.
Who’s in it. The Modern World: Ten Great Writers stars John Castle as Peter Walsh, Robert Daws as Septimus Warren-Smith, Rupert Degas as Reader: 'The Waves' and Katy Behean as Sonya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Modern World: Ten Great Writers 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 Modern World: Ten Great Writers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Modern World: Ten Great Writers tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Modern World: Ten Great Writers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Modern World: Ten Great Writers worth watching?
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Modern World: Ten Great Writers?
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers stars John Castle, Robert Daws, Rupert Degas, Katy Behean and Vas Blackwood.
- When was The Modern World: Ten Great Writers released?
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers was released in 1988.