Guns, Germs, and Steel (2005)

Documentary · History

A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (1,363 votes)
Episode average: 7.7 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Jared Diamond Self
Peter Coyote Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2005)

7.67 avg 3 episodes 7.9 → 7.5 55 min avg

Declining

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Out of Eden	7.9	83
2	Conquest	7.6	60
3	Into the Tropics	7.5	60