Secrets of the Neanderthals
Seen it?2024 | 80 min | Documentary, Mystery, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, the curious and history buffs. If you loved O.J.: Made in America, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ashley Gething
- Patrick StewartNarrator (voice)
- Gabriel AndreuOlder Neanderthal Man
- Caroline ColomeiOlder Neanderthal Woman
- Kareem AlexanderYounger Neanderthal Man
- Ibbi El HaniYounger Neanderthal Woman
- Paula ParunovNeanderthal Child