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When We Left Earth

2008Movie4 h 40 minPG

DocumentaryHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

An awe-inspiring, epic history movie about technology and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

3…2…1…prepare for lift-off

Commemorating the space agency's 50th anniversary, follow John Glenn's Mercury mission to orbit the earth, Neil Armstrong's first historic steps on the moon, unprecedented spacewalks to repair the Hubble stories, and more!

Feels like

  • Space Exploration Documentary
  • Technological Triumph
  • Visually Stunning
  • Historical Retrospective
  • Inspirational & Uplifting
  • Educational Science
  • Human Achievement
  • Cosmic Wonder
  • Archival Footage Blend
  • Family-Friendly Learning

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Richard Dale, Nick Green, Mary Crisp
Written by
Ed Fields

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 8, 2008 · 4 h 40 min · PG

Released
June 8, 2008
Runtime
4 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
History, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is When We Left Earth worth watching?"

Questions about When We Left Earth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is When We Left Earth worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.8).

Is When We Left Earth okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching When We Left Earth?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch When We Left Earth?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.