David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
A veteran naturalist transforms a lifetime of wildlife observation into an urgent warning about planetary decline and a hopeful appeal for conservation.
Overview
A poignant reflection on the beauty and fragility of our planet, narrated by a beloved naturalist.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- reflective
- urgent
- awe inspiring
- educational viewing
- earth day
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's intimate and authoritative narration, astonishing nature photography, urgent climate warning, and hopeful conservation message.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
David Attenborough presents the documentary as a first-hand account of his 93 years observing the natural world and its decline.
The film juxtaposes astonishing wildlife imagery with scenes and testimony documenting the deterioration of ecosystems.
Attenborough directly traces the devastation of the natural world to humanity's impact and climate change.
The warning about climate crisis culminates in an inspirational message focused on future generations and possible solutions.
Films like David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, and why
Our Planet
natural history documentary filmmaking, environmental concern, and breathtaking wildlife cinematography
Planet Earth II
authoritative wildlife narration, global ecosystems, and conservation themes
The Year Earth Changed
climate crisis warning combined with accessible science and hopeful environmental action
An Inconvenient Truth
personal environmental testimony, ecological devastation, and a call for collective action
Movie Details
- Directors
- Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill, Jonathan Hughes
- Release Date
- 2020-09-28
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Rating
- 8.4 / 10 (465)
Cast
- David Attenborough
- Max Hughes
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet about?
- A veteran naturalist transforms a lifetime of wildlife observation into an urgent warning about planetary decline and a hopeful appeal for conservation.
- What is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet.
- What did critics think of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
- Critics broadly praised the film's intimate and authoritative narration, astonishing nature photography, urgent climate warning, and hopeful conservation message.
- Which films are like David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
- Films with a similar feel include Our Planet, Planet Earth II, The Year Earth Changed, and An Inconvenient Truth.
- How long is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
- David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet runs 83 minutes.
- Where can I watch David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
- In United States, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
