Around the World with Orson Welles (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, Around the World with Orson Welles is a documentary series.
What it’s about. A six-part British television travel series written, directed, and presented by Orson Welles for ITV in 1955. Filmed entirely in Europe, the series follows Welles through Vienna, the Basque Country, Madrid, Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and London’s Chelsea Pensioners, blending travelogue, cultural portraiture, and personal essay. Moving between documentary observation and reflective commentary, the episodes combine interviews, local history, and Welles’s distinctive narration into a series that functions as both travel film and cinematic essay.
Who’s in it. Around the World with Orson Welles stars Orson Welles as Host: Orson Welles, Chris Wertenbaker as Self — Guitarist, Art Buchwald as Self — Newspaper Columnist and Lael Wertenbaker as Self — Author, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Around the World with Orson Welles has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Around the World with Orson Welles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Around the World with Orson Welles tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Around the World with Orson Welles (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Around the World with Orson Welles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Around the World with Orson Welles worth watching?
- Around the World with Orson Welles holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Around the World with Orson Welles?
- Around the World with Orson Welles stars Orson Welles, Chris Wertenbaker, Art Buchwald, Lael Wertenbaker and Raymond Duncan.
- When was Around the World with Orson Welles released?
- Around the World with Orson Welles was released in 1955.