The Century of the Self (2002): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Century of the Self: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Century of the Self (2002) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A secret history of the 20th century.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Adam Curtis as Narrator; Anne Bernays as Self; Martin Bergmann as Self; Robert Reich as Self; Edward L. Bernays as Self (archive footage); Sigmund Freud as Self (archive footage); Anna Freud as Self (archive footage); Wilhelm Reich as Self (archive footage)
About The Century of the Self
The legacy of famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud informs the lives of people throughout the world even to this day, though it's a phenomenon to which most are unaware. The film is an exhaustive examination of his theories on human desire, and how they're applied to platforms such as advertising, consumerism and politics.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Century of the Self?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of The Century of the Self?
Adam Curtis as Narrator; Anne Bernays as Self; Martin Bergmann as Self; Robert Reich as Self; Edward L. Bernays as Self (archive footage); Sigmund Freud as Self (archive footage); Anna Freud as Self (archive footage); Wilhelm Reich as Self (archive footage)
Is this The Century of the Self guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



