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1. Earthflight (2011–2012)

59 min | Documentary

A nature documentary about a bird's-eye view of the natural world, joining the journeys of snow geese, cranes, albatrosses, eagles and other birds across six continents. Beginning in North ... See full summary »

Star: David Tennant

Votes: 618

2. March of the Penguins (2005)

G | 80 min | Documentary, Family

79 Metascore

In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.

Director: Luc Jacquet | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Romane Bohringer, Charles Berling, Jules Sitruk

Votes: 59,957 | Gross: $77.44M

3. Beautiful People (1974)

G | 92 min | Comedy, Documentary

Hilarious documentary on the wildlife of the Namib Desert.

Director: Jamie Uys | Star: Paddy O'Byrne

Votes: 4,160

4. Winged Migration (2001)

G | 89 min | Documentary

82 Metascore

Documentary on the migratory patterns of birds, shot over the course of three years on all seven continents.

Directors: Jacques Perrin, Jacques Cluzaud, Michel Debats | Stars: Jacques Perrin, Philippe Labro

Votes: 12,370 | Gross: $10.76M

5. Microcosmos (1996)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary

87 Metascore

A documentary on insect life in meadows and ponds.

Directors: Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou | Stars: Kristin Scott Thomas, Jacques Perrin

Votes: 11,653 | Gross: $1.57M

6. Planet Earth (2006)

TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family

A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.

Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston

Votes: 220,341

7. Planet Earth II (2016)

TV-G | 50 min | Documentary

David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.

Stars: David Attenborough, Chadden Hunter, Gordon Buchanan, Elizabeth White

Votes: 158,305

8. The Blue Planet (2001)

TV-G | 49 min | Documentary

Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.

Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones

Votes: 42,721

9. Life (2009)

TV-G | 43 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Roger Munns

Votes: 42,819

10. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)

TV-PG | 33 min | Documentary

Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

Stars: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin, Chadden Hunter, Michael Kelem

Votes: 32,999

11. Africa (2013)

TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary

Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife.

Stars: David Attenborough, Simon Blakeney, Bill Rudolph, Justine Evans

Votes: 17,126

12. The Cove (2009)

PG-13 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

84 Metascore

Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.

Director: Louie Psihoyos | Stars: Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos, Hardy Jones, Michael Illiff

Votes: 51,452 | Gross: $0.87M

13. Seasons (2015)

PG | 96 min | Documentary, History

67 Metascore

Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud return to the lush green forests, when the ice retreated, and the cycle of seasons was established. SEASONS is the awe-inspiring tale of the long shared history that binds humankind and nature.

Directors: Jacques Perrin, Alexandre Poulichot, Jacques Cluzaud | Stars: Mickaël Jachimiak-Duffner, Eyleen Schots

Votes: 1,776 | Gross: $0.12M

14. Life on Earth (1979)

54 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's groundbreaking study of the evolution of life on our planet.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 3,250

15. Earth (2007)

G | 90 min | Documentary

72 Metascore

Feature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth (2006), following the migration paths of four animal families.

Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield | Stars: James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart, Anggun, Ulrich Tukur

Votes: 14,744 | Gross: $38.05M

16. Nature's Great Events (2009)

49 min | Documentary, Family

This exploration of the planet's most breathtaking natural events follows vast migrations, huge ocean convergences, powerful weather systems and mighty floods.

Stars: David Attenborough, Joe Stevens, Shane Moore, Owen Newman

Votes: 3,373

17. Big Pacific (2017)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the Earth's surface, holds half of our world's water, and hides the deepest place on our planet. Big Pacific breaks the boundaries between land and sea in way never seen before.

Stars: Paul McGann, Daniel Dae Kim, Dan Nachtrab, Steve Pellombi

Votes: 201

18. Galapagos (2017)

TV-PG | 180 min | Documentary

Liz Bonnin joins the crew of the research vessel Alucia as they embark upon a scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands to help protect the biological wonderland from the effects of climate change.

Stars: Liz Bonnin, Maud Coppes, Karen Harpp, Steve Hudson

Votes: 103

19. Wings of Life (2011)

G | 81 min | Documentary, Family, News

An intimate look at incredible-and increasingly threatened-creatures that a third of the world's food supply depends upon.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg | Star: Meryl Streep

Votes: 717

20. Wildlife Specials (1995– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Occasional series of one-off documentaries, each examining the lifestyle of a particular animal.

Stars: David Attenborough, Lakshmi, Jeff Turner, Gavin Thurston

Votes: 639

21. Ocean Predators (2013)

Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary

Ocean Predators Immerse yourself deep into the ocean in search of the most dangerous predators in our seas. Unveil the mysteries of these fascinating and skilled hunters. Razor-sharp teeth ... See full summary »

Directors: Benjamin Eicher, Timo Joh. Mayer

Votes: 185

22. Bonobos: Back to the Wild (2011)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Drama, Family

The critically important work by renowned naturalist Claudine Andre to save the endangered bonobo apes of the Congo is presented in this visually stunning feature film.

Director: Alain Tixier | Stars: Rebecca Hall, Luke Evans, Claudine André, Sandrine Bonnaire

Votes: 203 | Gross: $0.11M

23. Mucky Secrets: The Marine Creatures of the Lembeh Strait (2014)

92 min | Documentary

Filmmaker and underwater cameraman, Nick Hope, explores Indonesia's Lembeh Strait, a stretch of water famous for its "muck diving" and a large diversity and density of unusual marine life.

Director: Nick Hope | Star: Nick Hope

Votes: 41

24. Flying Away (2013)

40 min | Documentary, Short

25 days of shooting, 35 hours of raw film material, more than 40 bird species, including the rare and endangered Red-breasted Goose, Egyptian Vulture and Imperial Eagle. This is is a story about the wild bird diversity of Bulgaria.

Director: Simeon Tsonchev | Stars: Hristo Gardov, Emil Ivanov, Hristo Topuzov

Votes: 19

25. Reef Life of the Andaman (2012)

116 min | Documentary

Reef Life of the Andaman is an in-depth study of the marine life of Thailand and Burma (Myanmar), filmed over more than 1000 dives beneath the Andaman Sea at the Similan Islands, Phuket, ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Hope | Star: Nick Hope

Votes: 43

26. Human Planet (2011)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth

Stars: John Hurt, Roger Munns

Votes: 27,800

27. The Hunt (II) (2015)

TV-PG | 64 min | Documentary

The fascinating relationship between predators and their prey, and the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death.

Stars: David Attenborough, Jamie McPherson, Huw Cordey, Damien Boisseau

Votes: 4,367

28. Natural World (1983– )

60 min | Documentary

Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment.

Stars: David Attenborough, Barry Paine, John Shrapnel, Andrew Sachs

Votes: 776

29. Tales by Light (2015– )

23 min | Documentary

Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from Australia and around the world as they push the limits of their craft.

Stars: Art Wolfe, Jonathan Scott, Angela Scott, Eric Cheng

Votes: 2,048

30. Life Story (2014–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

David Attenbourough narrates on the greatest of all adventures - the journey through life.

Stars: David Attenborough, Rolf Steinmann, Emma Napper, Sophie Lanfear

Votes: 2,338

31. Wild China (2008)

60 min | Documentary

An in-depth look at some of China's most impressive natural sites such as the ancient Han kingdom, the Mongol steppes, the Silk Road and the Tibetan Plateau.

Star: Bernard Hill

Votes: 2,882

32. Natural Curiosities (2013–2018)

Documentary, History

David Attenborough presents a collection of his favourite natural curiosities found throughout the animal kingdom from armoured giants to crafty insects.

Stars: David Attenborough, Guy Chapellier

Votes: 818

33. Kingdom of Plants 3D (2012)

50 min | Documentary

3D technology reveals a whole new dimension in the lives of plants, from the most bizarre to the most beautiful. In this sensational series, shot over the course of a year, David ... See full summary »

Stars: David Attenborough, Tim Cragg, Anthony Geffen, Oliver Page

Votes: 1,052

34. The Life of Mammals (2002–2003)

50 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 4,242

35. Yellowstone (2009– )

50 min | Documentary

Filmed over the course of a year in Yellowstone, this documentary tracks the area's wildlife as they grapple with life and death within one of America's last remaining wilderness regions.

Stars: Peter Firth, Mary Beth Schwartz, Jeff Henry, Dick Powell

Votes: 1,884

36. Wild Pacific (2009– )

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

A documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human ... See full summary »

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Rowe, Richard Wollocombe, Mark Brownlow

Votes: 2,516

37. Wonders of the Universe (I) (2011)

TV-G | 59 min | Documentary, Family

Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light, gravity, energy, matter and time. With ... See full summary »

Stars: Brian Cox, Steven Mackintosh

Votes: 4,343

38. The Life of Birds (1998)

TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds, examining the variety of different species and their ways of life.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 3,037

39. Life in the Undergrowth (2005)

50 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's ground-breaking exploration of a group of organisms that are vast in number, yet often too small to be noticed: the invertebrates.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 3,848

40. Earth: The Power of the Planet (2007)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary

In each episode, geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explains the effects and importance of a specific force of nature, such as wind or volcanism. He also examines the various ways in which it ... See full summary »

Stars: Iain Stewart, Leo Houlding, Victor Baker, Jerry Wiant

Votes: 2,091

41. Hidden Kingdoms (2014)

177 min | Documentary

This is a series about the tiny animals of the forest and jungles. Seen from their perspective, we experience a life where almost everything is a giant.

Stars: Stephen Fry, Simon Bell, Mark Payne-Gill, Alessia Kockel

Votes: 834

42. Galapagos (2006)

180 min | Documentary

The history of these beautiful Islands from their creation as uprising lava to their being studied by Darwin to their modern day inhabitants.

Stars: Tilda Swinton, Richard Wollocombe, Tom Hiddleston, Stacy Keach

Votes: 1,437

43. The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966–1987)

60 min | Documentary, Adventure

The aquatic explorations of Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the crew of the Calypso.

Stars: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Rod Serling, Georges Wilson, Joseph Campanella

Votes: 482

44. Around the World in 80 Days (II) (1989)

49 min | Documentary

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Stars: Michael Palin, Basil Pao, Chris Collins, Terry Gilliam

Votes: 1,928

45. The Private Life of Plants (1995)

49 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's study of the world of plants, which demonstrates, with the aid of time-lapse photography, the rich and varied ways in which they flourish.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 2,860

46. The Trials of Life (1990)

600 min | Documentary

Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 1,878

47. Attenborough's Passion Projects (2016)

60 min | Documentary

To honor their famous host and renown naturalist Sir David Attenborough's 90th birthday, the BBC has re-released David's four favorite programs from his extremely rich and influential career. He gives a short introduction to each of them.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 138

48. Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough (2015–2016)

Documentary

David Attenborough revisits the Great Barrier Reef after nearly 60 years. His visit takes him from the most exposed part of the reef as well as down to 300m below the surface discovering corals never seen before.

Stars: David Attenborough, Barack Obama

Votes: 1,532

49. Madagascar (2011)

240 min | Documentary

Over 80% of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Discover what made Madagascar so different from the rest of the world, and how evolution ran wild there.

Stars: David Attenborough, Gavin Thurston, Tim Fogg, Emma Napper

Votes: 2,322

50. Walking the Nile (2015)

Documentary

Documentary about Ex-soldier and explorer Levison Wood who embarks on a quest to walk the entire length of the River Nile.

Stars: Levison Wood, Woka Beka, Mahmoud Ezzeldin, Moez Mahir

Votes: 466

51. New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (2016)

Documentary

Sam Neill narates an in-depth exploration of New Zealand and its amazing and obscure wildlife.

Stars: Sam Neill, Monique van de Ven, Ryan Amderson, Davy Cox

Votes: 194

52. Wonders of Life (2013)

TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary

Physicist and professor Brian Cox travels across the globe to uncover the secrets of the most extraordinary phenomenon in the universe: life.

Star: Brian Cox

Votes: 1,725

53. Nature (1982– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family

Documentary series exploring various global wildlife issues and subjects.

Stars: F. Murray Abraham, George Page, Chris Morgan, David Attenborough

Votes: 840

54. The Living Planet (1984)

660 min | Documentary

David Attenborough discusses the biomass and life in a variety of eco-systems spanning many of the environments found on Earth (from tropical to polar).

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 2,095

55. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary

An exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.

Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Emerson, Keythe Farley, Piotr Michael

Votes: 128,744

56. Cosmos (1980)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Astronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe.

Stars: Carl Sagan, Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn, Jean Charney

Votes: 44,174

57. Shark (I) (2015)

59 min | Documentary

This wide-ranging series documents the secret lives of sharks from the Arctic to the tropics, revealing their amazing diversity and sociability.

Stars: Paul McGann, Peter Drost, Duncan Brake, Morne Hardenberg

Votes: 321

58. Spy in the Wild (2017–2020)

TV-PG | Documentary

Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to observe their behavior.

Stars: David Tennant, Birute Galdikas, Rob Pilley, Jill Pruetz

Votes: 554

59. Life in Cold Blood (2008)

58 min | Documentary

A nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, that looks at the evolution and habits of amphibians and reptiles.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 2,954

60. Life in the Freezer (1993)

30 min | Documentary

Series exploring the natural history of Antarctica.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 1,545

61. The Great Rift: Africa's Greatest Story (2010– )

176 min | Documentary

The Great Rift Valley in Africa was created when the African and Arabian tectonic plates separated about 35 million years ago. This series investigates the forces that created the rift and focuses on the landscape and wildlife.

Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Ingrid Kvale, Martin Dohrn, Tim Fogg

Votes: 661

62. Great Barrier Reef (2012)

Not Rated | Documentary

Monty Halls explores Australia's Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. Monty explores its full 2000-kilometre length, ... See full summary »

Stars: Monty Halls, Dan Nachtrab, Karl Stefanovic

Votes: 781

63. Mutant Planet (2010–2014)

Documentary

Extraordinary show that reveals how forces of nature through sheer power of evolution shaped life in all it's unexpected and glorious forms, and filled our planet with amazing diversity of animals and plants.

Stars: Richard Lintern, Jeff Wilburn, Marie Bouvier, Masaharu Fukuyama

Votes: 133

64. How the Earth Changed History (2010– )

Documentary

In each episode, geologist Iain Stewart describes how a certain geological force played a determinant part in human history. Culture may render people less dependent on nature, it still ... See full summary »

Stars: Iain Stewart, Ali Haleyalur

Votes: 814

65. A Traveler's Guide to the Planets (2010– )

45 min | Documentary

A travel guide to the very alien planets of our Solar System.

Stars: Bray Poor, Linda J. Spilker, Todd Barber, Carolyn Porco

Votes: 269

66. Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth (2015)

59 min | Documentary

In this landmark series, the BBC Natural History Unit explores a vast ocean that stretches nearly 10,000 miles, from Arctic to Antarctic and from sun-drenched tropical reefs to crushing abyssal depths.

Stars: Cillian Murphy, Renée Godfrey, Colin Foord, Joachim Jakobsen

Votes: 285

67. Wonders of the Solar System (2010)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family

In this spellbinding series Professor Brian Cox visits the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the solar system.

Stars: Brian Cox, Carolyn Porco, Richard Hoover, Ralph Lorenz

Votes: 4,718

68. Martin Clunes: Islands of Australia (2016)

Documentary

Martin Clunes presents an Australian documentary series exploring the lesser known islands off of mainland Australia.

Star: Martin Clunes

Votes: 91

69. Oceans (2008– )

Documentary

Oceans is an eight-part documentary series on BBC Two, which seeks to provide a better understanding of the state of the Earth's oceans today, their role in the past, present, and future; ... See full summary »

Stars: Mark Halliley, Philippe Cousteau Jr., Lucy Blue, Paul Rose

Votes: 228

70. Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise (2017– )

180 min | Documentary

Examines the unexpected delights of the Southeast Asian country, a place of spectacular beauty where spirituality is a part of everyday life and where the animals that live there enjoy the glories of a natural wonderland.

Stars: Sophie Okonedo, Monique van de Ven, Steve Cole, Johnny Rogers

Votes: 150

71. Pets: Wild at Heart (2015)

60 min | Documentary

A documentary using innovative techniques to reveal the secrets of pets' behaviour.

Star: David Tennant

Votes: 90

72. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )

120 min | Documentary, History

A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National ... See full summary »

Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling, Ryan Duffy

Votes: 316

73. Wild Africa (2001– )

300 min | Documentary

Wild Africa is a nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the African continent. The series comprises six episodes. Each concentrates on a particular environment. The ... See full summary »

Star: Fergal Keane

Votes: 416

74. Sahara with Michael Palin (2002– )

50 min | Documentary

Michael Palin travels across Sahara desert region, the largest in the world.

Star: Michael Palin

Votes: 878

75. Brazil with Michael Palin (2012– )

60 min | Documentary

Michael Palin travels around Brazil, from Amazonia to Rio, from the North East to the Deep South, to find out what makes this vast country tick.

Stars: Michael Palin, Susie Valerio, Carolina Ferraz, Davi Kopenawa

Votes: 378

76. Amazing Planet (2007– )

60 min | Documentary

A stunning documentary series about planet Earth.

Star: Patricia Clarkson

Votes: 108

77. America's Wild Spaces (2008– )

Documentary

Celebrate to the wonders of planet earth with this compilation showcasing the hidden beauty of our national parks. These breathtaking programs take you beyond the tourist hot spots to explore these amazing places as never before.

Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Rodney Schumacher, Robert Wilson Seymone, J.T. Reynolds

Votes: 31

78. Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer (2017)

Documentary

The Yellowstone is one of the most remarkable places on the planet. Its home to North America's most iconic wildlife and every year these animals must survive The Thaw - one of the harshest... See full summary »

Stars: Kate Humble, Patrick Aryee

Votes: 44

79. Passport to Europe (2004–2006)

30 min | Adventure, Reality-TV

Travel hostess Samantha Brown explores some of the most delectable destinations on the European continent.

Star: Samantha Brown

Votes: 360

80. Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature (2012– )

Not Rated | Documentary

Richard Hammond reveals secret animal abilities from the natural world, and discovers how those same animals have inspired a series of unlikely human inventions at the very frontiers of science.

Stars: Richard Hammond, Sven Wieskotten, Ralph Ernst, Eddie Kisfaludy

Votes: 135

81. Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008 TV Movie)

91 min | Documentary, Family

A journey through space and time.

Director: Yavar Abbas | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Sean Pertwee, Paul Essiembre

Votes: 4,420

82. Symphony of the Soil (2012)

Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary

Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and ... See full summary »

Director: Deborah Koons Garcia | Stars: Ignacio Chapela, Dan Barber, Vandana Shiva, Daniel Hillel

Votes: 146

83. Terra (2015 TV Movie)

98 min | Documentary

A visually stunning documentary that reflects human's relationship to other species on Earth as humanity becomes more and more isolated from Nature.

Directors: Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Michael Pitiot | Star: Vanessa Paradis

Votes: 2,006

84. Planet Ocean (2012)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary

Dive into our planet's greatest mysteries with a team of international underwater cinematographers as they explore the breathtaking bond between humanity and the ocean.

Directors: Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Michael Pitiot | Stars: Josh Duhamel, Sharon Mann

Votes: 1,596

85. Forests and People (2011)

7 min | Documentary, Short

Short made for the UN on significance and role of trees in the global ecosystems with visuals largely borrowed from Yann Arthus-Bertrand 2009 documentary "Home".

Director: Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Votes: 61

86. Chasing Ice (2012)

PG-13 | 75 min | Documentary, Biography

75 Metascore

Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.

Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: James Balog, Svavar Jónatansson, Louie Psihoyos, Kitty Boone

Votes: 8,866 | Gross: $1.33M

87. Moving Art (2014–2019)
Episode: Oceans (2014)

Not Rated | 25 min | Documentary

Viewers will experience the power of ocean waves and the sea's underwater splendor as filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg takes his camera into the deep.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg

Votes: 277

88. Moving Art: Flowers (2014 Video)

Not Rated | 25 min | Documentary, Short

Celebrated filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg takes viewers on an enchanting journey, unveiling the mysteries and wonders of the natural world as elegant flowers come to life through his stunning time-lapse cinematography.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg

Votes: 223

89. Moving Art: Waterfalls (2015 TV Movie)

25 min | Documentary

This collection of short nature films from Louie Schwartzberg depicts the world's most dazzlingly beautiful waterfalls.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg

Votes: 106

90. Moving Art: Deserts (2014)

Not Rated | 25 min | Documentary, Short

Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg takes viewers to the scenic Four Corners region of America, where the night stars shine as brightly as the day's sun.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg

Votes: 166

91. Moving Art: Forests (2014 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 25 min | Documentary

Viewers will marvel at the majesty of nature's gentle giants as filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg journeys to the Redwood Coast and Olympic National Park.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg

Votes: 213

92. Moving Art: Underwater (2015)

26 min | Documentary, Short

The wonder, mystery and majesty of the ocean's creatures. An underwater, cinematic odyssey of the depts.

Director: Howard Hall

Votes: 141

93. Mission Blue (2014)

95 min | Documentary, Drama

77 Metascore

Feature documentary about legendary oceanographer, marine biologist, environmentalist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle and her campaign to create a global network of protected marine sanctuaries.

Directors: Robert Nixon, Fisher Stevens | Stars: Barbara Block, James Cameron, Michael deGruy, Sylvia Earle

Votes: 2,147

94. Chasing Coral (2017)

93 min | Documentary

86 Metascore

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: Andrew Ackerman, Pim Bongaerts, Neal Cantin, Phil Dustan

Votes: 5,652

95. Around the World in 20 Years (2008 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary

Michael Palin attempts to emulate the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days without flying .

Director: Roger Mills | Stars: Michael Palin, Mahesh Bhatt, Bill Nelson, Hassan Suleyman

Votes: 363

96. Sharkwater (2006)

PG | 89 min | Documentary

59 Metascore

An investigation of sharks' importance to ecosystems and humankind's mass destruction of shark species worldwide.

Director: Rob Stewart | Stars: Rob Stewart, Paul Watson, Erich Ritter, Boris Worm

Votes: 5,037 | Gross: $0.85M

97. One Life (I) (2011)

TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Family

68 Metascore

Focuses on the cyclical journey taken by all living creatures, from birth to having youngsters of their own.

Directors: Michael Gunton, Martha Holmes | Stars: Daniel Craig, Koert-Jan de Bruijn

Votes: 2,704

98. Ayahuasca (I) (2014)

51 min | Documentary, Adventure

Documentary about a journey to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon in search of a healer who works with jungle plants. Recounts the experience of the preparation of an Ayahuasca's ceremony.

Directors: Fabiola Simonetti, Roberto Cañas

Votes: 47

99. The End of the Line (I) (2009)

Unrated | 85 min | Documentary

68 Metascore

Documentary filmmaker Rupert Murray examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world's fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends.

Director: Rupert Murray | Stars: Ben Bradshaw, Roberto Mielgo Bragazzi, Charles Clover, John Crosbie

Votes: 1,099

100. México Pelágico (2014)

70 min | Documentary

A film that unveils the Mexican open ocean wonders through the eyes of young conservationists while trying to substitute shark fishing with sustainable tourism.

Director: Jeronimo Prieto | Stars: Ignacio Armida, Carlos Céspedes, Sylvia Earle, Alberto Friscione

Votes: 116



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