Name: Bob Ballard: An Explorer's Life
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2021-06-15
Duration: 44 min
Cast: Robert D. Ballard

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Bob Ballard reveals the inside stories behind his most exciting discoveries, while sharing the personal triumphs, challenges and tragedies that led him to them.

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Written by: Chad Cohen
Produced by: Chad Cohen
Music by: Jessica Jones

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June 15, 2021 · 44 min · PG

Released: June 15, 2021
Runtime: 44 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Documentary, History
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United States
Available in: 29 countries

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In the United States, Bob Ballard: An Explorer's Life streams on Disney+. It also streams in 28 other countries.

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6).

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

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