Movie

History of the World: Part I

“Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!”

★ 6.8(923)19811h 32m

History of the World: Part I isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Taiwan right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch History of the World: Part I

🇹🇼 Taiwan

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Taiwan right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇦🇪 AE🇦🇿 AZ🇨🇦 CA🇨🇱 CL🇨🇴 CO🇨🇾 CY🇨🇿 CZ🇪🇨 EC🇪🇪 EE🇪🇬 EG🇫🇮 FI🇬🇷 GR🇭🇷 HR🇮🇸 IS🇯🇵 JP🇱🇺 LU

Good to know

Director: Mel Brooks
Release date: 1981-06-12
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: French
Box office: $31,672,907
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Brooksfilms

History of the World: Part I — trailer

About History of the World: Part I

History of the World: Part I is a 1981 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Mel Brooks, starring Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise and Madeline Kahn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 923 viewers. Below you can see where to watch History of the World: Part I in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

Cast

Mel Brooks

Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI

Dom DeLuise

Emperor Nero

Madeline Kahn

Empress Nympho

Harvey Korman

Count de Monet

Cloris Leachman

Madame Defarge

Ron Carey

Swiftus

Gregory Hines

Josephus

Pamela Stephenson

Mademoiselle Rimbaud

Shecky Greene

Marcus Vindictus

Sid Caesar

Chief Caveman

Mary-Margaret Humes

Miriam

Orson Welles

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

mosesroman empireinquisitionfrench revolutionmusicalstone agesatireanthologyprehistorycavemen18th centurylouis xvipeplumtimelinenero

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch History of the World: Part I in Taiwan?+

History of the World: Part I is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is History of the World: Part I on Netflix?+

History of the World: Part I is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is History of the World: Part I?+

History of the World: Part I has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in History of the World: Part I?+

History of the World: Part I stars Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman and Cloris Leachman.

When did History of the World: Part I come out?+

History of the World: Part I is a 1981 movie directed by Mel Brooks.

What genre is History of the World: Part I?+

History of the World: Part I is Comedy film.

Who directed History of the World: Part I?+

History of the World: Part I was directed by Mel Brooks.