Ocean with David Attenborough
Seen it?2025 | 85 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Koyaanisqatsi or Before the Flood, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey
- David AttenboroughSelf