Chasing Coral
A visually immersive scientific expedition documents the rapid bleaching of coral reefs and turns underwater beauty into an urgent climate warning.
Overview
Dive into the depths of the ocean to uncover the truth behind the vanishing coral reefs.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- urgent
- awe-filled
- melancholic
- earth day
- environmental film night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the documentary as a compelling, visually powerful, and accessible account of coral bleaching and climate change.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Time-lapse photography makes coral bleaching and reef disappearance visibly legible across extended periods.
Divers, photographers, and scientists collaborate to document coral loss and investigate its causes.
The disappearance of coral reefs is presented as both a measurable ecological crisis and a source of profound loss.
Scuba diving and underwater photography place viewers directly inside coral reef environments and marine life.
Films like Chasing Coral, and why
A Life on Our Planet
environmental documentary combining scientific investigation, urgent climate advocacy, and striking natural imagery
The Cove
ocean-focused documentary using immersive underwater cinematography to expose ecological damage
Before the Flood
science-driven environmental documentary with global scope, accessible explanations, and emotional urgency
My Octopus Teacher
visually ambitious nature documentary centered on marine ecosystems and human responsibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Orlowski
- Release Date
- 2017-03-16
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (135)
Cast
- Andrew Ackerman
- Pim Bongaerts
- Neal Cantin
- Phil Dustan
- Ruth Gates
- Manuel González-Rivero
- Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
- Joanie Kleypas
- Justin Marshall
- Trevor Mendelow
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 Chasing Coral about?
- A visually immersive scientific expedition documents the rapid bleaching of coral reefs and turns underwater beauty into an urgent climate warning.
- What is Chasing Coral like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chasing Coral as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Chasing Coral violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Chasing Coral.
- What did critics think of Chasing Coral?
- Critics broadly praised the documentary as a compelling, visually powerful, and accessible account of coral bleaching and climate change.
- Which films are like Chasing Coral?
- Films with a similar feel include A Life on Our Planet, The Cove, Before the Flood, and My Octopus Teacher.
- How long is Chasing Coral?
- Chasing Coral runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Chasing Coral?
- In United States, Chasing Coral streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
