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Becoming Cousteau

2021·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wondrous and wholesome

  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The extraordinary life of the ocean's great protector.

Adventurer, filmmaker, inventor, author, unlikely celebrity and conservationist: For over four decades, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his explorations under the ocean became synonymous with a love of science and the natural world. As he learned to protect the environment, he brought the whole world with him, sounding alarms more than 50 years ago about the warming seas and our planet’s vulnerability. In BECOMING COUSTEAU, from National Geographic Documentary Films, two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus takes an inside look at Cousteau and his life, his iconic films and inventions, and the experiences that made him the 20th century’s most unique and renowned environmental voice — and the man who inspired generations to protect the Earth.
Biographical DocumentaryEnvironmentalismOcean ExplorationHistorical FiguresEducationalInspiringConservationMarine BiologyJacques Cousteau

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Where can I stream Becoming Cousteau legally?

Becoming Cousteau is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Becoming Cousteau worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Becoming Cousteau rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Becoming Cousteau?

1 h 34 min

Becoming Cousteau runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Becoming Cousteau based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Becoming Cousteau?

Critics86
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Becoming Cousteau higher (86) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Becoming Cousteau in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Becoming Cousteau?

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