A Beautiful Planet
Seen it?2016 | 45 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity has had on it over time — captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$26 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Toni Myers
- Jennifer LawrenceSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Samantha CristoforettiSelf (uncredited)
- Scott KellySelf (uncredited)
- Kjell LindgrenSelf (uncredited)