MOVIE
The Ornament of the World
DocumentaryHistory
Filmed in Cordoba, Granada, Seville, and Toledo, this documentary retraces the 800-year period in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity that frequently transcended their religious differences, revealing what made this rare and fruitful collaboration possible, and what ultimately tore it apart.
Top cast
- Reuven FirestoneHimself (Hebrew Union College)
- David Levering LewisHimself (New York University)
- Jerrilynn D. DoddsHerself (Sarah Lawrence College)
- Frank PetersHimself (New York University)
- María Rosa MenocalHerself (Author, The Ornament of the World)
- D. Fairchild RugglesHerself (Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
- Abigail BalbaleHerself (New York University)
- Adnan HusainHimself (Queen's University)
- Teofilo RuizHimself (Univ. of California, Los Angeles)
- Dwight ReynoldsHimself (Univ. of California, Santa Barbara)
- Ross BrannHimself (Cornell University)
- Richard BullietHimself (Columbia University)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Ornament of the World” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch The Ornament of the World in Canada
Netflix
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.