Civilisation (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 1969, Civilisation is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Sir Kenneth Clark guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages to the present day, we consider civilisation's articulations and expressions in some of man's finest works of art.
Who’s in it. Civilisation stars Kenneth Clark as Himself - Host, Ian Richardson as Hamlet, Ronald Lacey as Gravedigger and Patrick Stewart as Horatio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Civilisation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Civilisation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Civilisation tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Civilisation (1969)?
- In US, Civilisation is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Civilisation worth watching?
- Civilisation holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Civilisation?
- Civilisation stars Kenneth Clark, Ian Richardson, Ronald Lacey, Patrick Stewart and William Devlin.
- When was Civilisation released?
- Civilisation was released in 1969.