History of the World: Part I
“Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!”
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Where to watch History of the World: Part I in United States
Can I watch History of the World: Part I in United States? History of the World: Part I isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is History of the World: Part I streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I is a 1981 English-language comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. The cast is led by Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
History of the World: Part I was produced by Brooksfilms and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on June 12, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mel Brooks
- Writers
- Mel Brooks
- Release date
- June 12, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $32 million
- Production
- Brooksfilms, 20th Century Fox
History of the World: Part I cast & crew
History of the World: Part I was directed by Mel Brooks and written by Mel Brooks.
The cast features Mel Brooks as Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI, Dom DeLuise as Emperor Nero, Madeline Kahn as Empress Nympho, Harvey Korman as Count de Monet, Cloris Leachman as Madame Defarge, and Ron Carey as Swiftus.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Morris, cinematography is by Woody Omens, and it was produced by Mel Brooks.
Is History of the World: Part I worth watching?
History of the World: Part I holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 955 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, History of the World: Part I is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of History of the World: Part I
Mel Brooks
Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
Dom DeLuise
Emperor Nero
Madeline Kahn
Empress Nympho
Harvey Korman
Count de Monet
Cloris Leachman
Madame Defarge
Ron Carey
Swiftus
Gregory Hines
Josephus
Pamela Stephenson
Mademoiselle Rimbaud
Shecky Greene
Marcus Vindictus
Sid Caesar
Chief Caveman
Mary-Margaret Humes
Miriam
Orson Welles
Narrator (voice)
History of the World: Part I — FAQs
▸Where can I watch History of the World: Part I in United States?
History of the World: Part I is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is History of the World: Part I in?
History of the World: Part I is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, Latin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is History of the World: Part I rated?
History of the World: Part I is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 955 ratings.
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