Birth of Civilization

2007Movie1 h 45 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A wondrous, hopeful documentary movie about history and technology.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

With the help of state of the art special effects, this National Geographic documentary attempts to recreate what civilization looked like during the first 8,000 years that human beings lived on Earth.

Feels like

  • National Geographic Documentary
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Human History
  • CGI Recreation
  • Educational
  • World-Building
  • Technological Progress
  • Archaeological Insights
  • Sweeping Scope

Cast

Crew

Music by
Cyril Orcel

Everyone

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

Facts

April 10, 2007 · 1 h 45 min · Documentary, History

Released
April 10, 2007
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Birth of Civilization?"

Questions about Birth of Civilization

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Birth of Civilization?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Birth of Civilization worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Birth of Civilization okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Birth of Civilization?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Birth of Civilization plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Birth of Civilization in English?

French

No, it was made in French.