The Universal Story
1996, English. Directed by David Heeley.
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 21 April 1996
- Written by
- David Heeley, Joan Kramer
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The Universal Story runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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The Universal Story is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Universal Story on?
The Universal Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 April 1996. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Universal Story?
The Universal Story (1996) was directed by David Heeley and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Kirk Douglas, Michael J. Fox.