Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Directed by Xan Cassavetes
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.
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Top cast
Quentin Tarantino
Self
Robert Altman
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Jim Jarmusch
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Paul Verhoeven
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Alexander Payne
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James Woods
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Henry Jaglom
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Jacqueline Bisset
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Kris Kristofferson
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Theresa Russell
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Where can I watch Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession online?
As of August 6, 2026, Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession on Netflix?
No — Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession online?
Yes. In United States, Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
As of August 6, 2026, Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
