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David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

Seen it?

2020 | 83 min | Documentary, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (8.4 out of 10) and it won 3 Emmys. Make plans for this one.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    8.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Narration. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 10 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill, Jonathan Hughes

  • David AttenboroughSelf
  • Max HughesYoung David