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Planet Earth

2006Show1 season11 episodesTV-PG

94
ExcellentGoodWatch score

An awe-inspiring, epic documentary series about everyday modern life, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 11 episodes · best: S1E1 "From Pole to Pole" 9.0

Episodes

8.8

Story

Prepare to see it as never before.

David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.

Feels like

  • Awe-Inspiring Nature Documentary
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Educational & Informative
  • Soothing Atmosphere
  • Global Biodiversity Showcase
  • High Production Value
  • Family-Friendly Viewing
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Calming & Meditative

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

March 5, 2006 · December 10, 2006 · Ended

First aired
March 5, 2006
Last aired
December 10, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Our Dragons Are Different, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice, Misplaced Wildlife +9

  • Our Dragons Are Different
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Misplaced Wildlife
  • Foreboding Fleeing Flock
  • Animal Reaction Shot
  • Badass Crew
  • Honorable Elephant
  • Made of Iron
  • Predation Is Natural
  • Humans Are Bastards
  • Bears Are Bad News
  • Professional Killer

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Planet Earth?"

Questions about Planet Earth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Planet Earth?

In the United States, Planet Earth streams on HBO Max, Philo, Discovery+, YouTube TV, and Discovery +. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 65 other countries.

Is Planet Earth worth watching?

94
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94 (IMDb 9.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%).

Is Planet Earth okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

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

Can I half-watch Planet Earth?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Planet Earth?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Planet Earth use?

Our Dragons Are DifferentImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceMisplaced WildlifeForeboding Fleeing FlockAnimal Reaction ShotBadass CrewHonorable ElephantMade of IronPredation Is NaturalHumans Are BastardsBears Are Bad NewsProfessional Killerand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Our Dragons Are Different, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice, and Misplaced Wildlife.