Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
2004, English. 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, and Night Flight Plus in India.
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- Released
- 16 May 2004
- Country
- United States of America
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Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession: quick answers
Is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession on?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
If you liked Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession, try Ban the Sadist Videos!, X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time, Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape.
Who directed Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession?
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) was directed by Xan Cassavetes and stars Quentin Tarantino, Robert Altman, Jim Jarmusch.