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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time

2019Movie1 h 28 min

DocumentaryTV Movie
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

An awe-inspiring, hopeful documentary movie, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. From voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants, this documentary follows top scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts.

Feels like

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Paleontology
  • Deep Time Journey
  • Animal Evolution
  • Scientific Discovery
  • Fossil Record
  • Global Adventure
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Nature Documentary

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Directed by
Chad Cohen
Produced by
Chad Cohen

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Facts

June 19, 2019 · 1 h 28 min · Documentary, TV Movie

Released
June 19, 2019
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time?

fuboTVParamount+WETA+

In the United States, When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on WETA+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6).

Is When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.