Where to watch Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) tonight
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) runs 2 h 1 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 43 TMDB members. A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
- Runtime
- 2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- History, Documentary
- Released
- May 16, 2004
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 43 votes
- Director
- Xan Cassavetes
- Starring
- Quentin Tarantino, Robert Altman, Jim Jarmusch, Paul Verhoeven
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), GuideDoc (subscription), Night Flight Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
- Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession rated?
- Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is rated R in the US.
- Is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), GuideDoc (subscription), Night Flight Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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