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The Pillars of the Earth

2010·Series·TV-14·7.7(407)

A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.

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CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United KingdomSTUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, iciTouTV, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store
GermanyAmazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Allstars Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
FranceSFR Play, M6+Canal VOD
South KoreaWatcha

About The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth is a 2010 English-language drama series created by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan. The cast is led by Robert Bathurst, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 400 ratings.

The Pillars of the Earth was produced by Tandem Communications, Muse Entertainment, and Movie Central Network and made in Canada and Germany. It was first aired on July 23, 2010, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Writers
Ken Follett, John Pielmeier
First aired
July 23, 2010
Last aired
August 27, 2010
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (8 episodes)
Network
STARZ
Country
Canada, Germany
Production
Tandem Communications, Muse Entertainment, Movie Central Network
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The Pillars of the Earth cast & crew

The Pillars of the Earth was created by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan and written by Ken Follett and John Pielmeier.

The cast features Robert Bathurst as Percy Hamleigh, Donald Sutherland as Earl Bartholomew, Matthew Macfadyen as Prior Phillip, Rufus Sewell as Tom Builder, Ian McShane as Waleran Bigod, and Eddie Redmayne as Jack Jackson.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Attila Szalay and it was produced by Howard Ellis and Tim Halkin.

Is The Pillars of the Earth worth watching?

The Pillars of the Earth holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 407 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama, The Pillars of the Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Pillars of the Earth

Robert Bathurst

Robert Bathurst

Percy Hamleigh

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Earl Bartholomew

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Prior Phillip

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Tom Builder

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Waleran Bigod

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Jack Jackson

Natalia Wörner

Natalia Wörner

Ellen

Hayley Atwell

Hayley Atwell

Aliena

David Oakes

David Oakes

William Hamleigh

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

King Stephen

Alison Pill

Alison Pill

Maud

Sarah Parish

Sarah Parish

Regan Hamleigh

The Pillars of the Earth — FAQs

Where can I watch The Pillars of the Earth in United States?

The Pillars of the Earth is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is The Pillars of the Earth in?

The Pillars of the Earth is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Pillars of the Earth are there?

The Pillars of the Earth has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

What is The Pillars of the Earth rated?

The Pillars of the Earth is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 407 ratings.

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