Tesla (2016)
Overview
Meet Nikola Tesla, the genius engineer and tireless inventor whose technology revolutionized the electrical age of the 20th century. Although eclipsed in fame by Edison and Marconi, it was Tesla's vision that paved the way for today's wireless world. His fertile but undisciplined imagination was the source of his genius but also his downfall, as the image of Tesla as a mad scientist came to overshadow his reputation as a brilliant innovator.
Where to watch Tesla
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | PBS America | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | Apple TV | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Tesla in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Tesla about?
Meet Nikola Tesla, the genius engineer and tireless inventor whose technology revolutionized the electrical age of the 20th century. Although eclipsed in fame by Edison and Marconi, it was Tesla's vision that paved the way for today's wireless world. His fertile but undisciplined imagination was the source of his genius but also his downfall, as the image of Tesla as a mad scientist came to overshadow his reputation as a brilliant innovator. Tesla is a History, Documentary movie, released on 2016-10-18, runtime 54 minutes.
Is Tesla worth watching?
TMDB users rate Tesla 7.1 out of 10 from 24 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Tesla?
In the United States, Tesla streams on PBS Documentaries and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
David Grubin
Cast
- Michael Murphy as Narrator (voice)
- Nikola Tesla as Self (archive footage)
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Sources
Details and the 7.1/10 rating from Tesla on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.