Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Nigel Buck

1. Planet Earth II (2016)

TV-G | 298 min | Documentary

Wildlife documentary series with David Attenborough, beginning with a look at the remote islands which offer sanctuary to some of the planet's rarest creatures, to the beauty of cities, which are home to humans, and animals..

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 99,418

2. Life (2009)

TV-G | 473 min | Documentary

David Attenborough 's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth in 10 episodes. The first is an overview of the challenges facing life, the others are dedicated ... See full summary »

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Barrie Britton

Votes: 38,339

3. Our Planet (2019)

TV-G | 403 min | Documentary

Documentary series focusing on the breadth of the diversity of habitats around the world, from the remote Arctic wilderness and mysterious deep oceans to the vast landscapes of Africa and diverse jungles of South America.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 34,758

4. Blue Planet II (2017)

TV-G | 364 min | Documentary

David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.

Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Roger Horrocks, Roger Munns

Votes: 34,510

5. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)

TV-PG | 333 min | Documentary

Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

Stars: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin, Chadden Hunter, Ted Giffords

Votes: 27,322

6. Africa (2013)

TV-PG | 360 min | Documentary

Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife.

Stars: David Attenborough, Simon Blakeney, James Aldred, Katrina Bartlam

Votes: 14,388

7. Seven Worlds One Planet (2019)

TV-PG | 407 min | Documentary

Millions of years ago incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust creating our seven continents - each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain and its own unique animal... See full summary »

Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost

Votes: 4,437

8. Dynasties (2018– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Follow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and... See full summary »

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 3,967

9. The Hunt (II) (2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

The fascinating relationship between predators and their prey, and the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death.

Stars: David Attenborough, Damien Boisseau

Votes: 3,796

10. Planet Earth II (2016)
Episode: Jungles (2016)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary

Jungles provide the richest habitats on the planet - mysterious worlds of high drama where extraordinary animals attempt to survive in the most competitive place on earth.

Director: Emma Napper | Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 2,940

11. Planet Earth II (2016)
Episode: Grasslands (2016)

TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary

Grasslands cover one quarter of all land and support the vast gatherings of wildlife, but to survive here animals must endure the most hostile seasonal changes on the planet. From Asia's ... See full summary »

Director: Chadden Hunter | Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 2,377

12. Life Story (2014–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

David Attenbourough narrates on the greatest of all adventures - the journey through life.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 2,007

13. Elephant (II) (2020)

G | 86 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography

African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo set out on an epic journey with their herd, traveling hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert from the Okavango delta to the Zambezi River.

Directors: Mark Linfield, Vanessa Berlowitz, Alastair Fothergill | Star: Meghan Markle

Votes: 1,897

14. Yellowstone (2009– )

50 min | Documentary

Filmed over the course of a year in Yellowstone, this documentary tracks the area's wildlife as they grapple with life and death within one of America's last remaining wilderness regions.

Stars: Peter Firth, Jeff Henry, Dick Powell, Mary Beth Schwartz

Votes: 1,687

15. Our Planet (2019)
Episode: Frozen Worlds (2019)

TV-G | 54 min | Documentary

On the unforgiving frontier of climate change, polar bears, walruses, seals and penguins find their icy Edens in peril.

Director: Sophie Lanfear | Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 1,669

16. A Perfect Planet (2021)

TV-PG | 245 min | Documentary

Perfect Planet analyzes, in five episodes, how the forces of nature, including the power of the Sun or even humans, drive and shape life on Earth.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 1,483

17. Galápagos (2006– )

180 min | Documentary

The history of these beautiful Islands from their creation as uprising lava to their being studied by Darwin to their modern day inhabitants.

Stars: Tilda Swinton, Richard Wollocombe, Tom Hiddleston, Stacy Keach

Votes: 1,279

18. Blue Planet II (2017)
Episode: The Deep (2017)

TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary

The adventurers in submarine explore the ocean and film everything around them.

Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost

Votes: 1,205

19. Tiny Giants 3D (2014)

44 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure

A short about what happens under and around us. A chipmunk and a small mouse go on an adventure; they grow and learn about life and its obstacles.

Director: Mark Brownlow | Star: Stephen Fry

Votes: 738

20. Enchanted Kingdom (2014)

G | 87 min | Documentary

This absolutely beautiful documentary on our World, its mystical beauty and miracles including slow motion footage of nature, animals, seasons, new life and daily beauties I've never seen ... See full summary »

Directors: Patrick Morris, Neil Nightingale | Stars: Idris Elba, Lambert Wilson, Lillie-Mae Stewart, Humberto Tan

Votes: 705

21. Natural World (1983– )

Documentary

Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment.

Stars: David Attenborough, Barry Paine, John Shrapnel, Tim Pigott-Smith

Votes: 624

22. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)
Episode: Summer (2011)

TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary

In Summer, the non-stop sunlight fires an unrelenting thaw, transforming much of the polar regions into fertile land and open sea, while immense masses of melted sweet water pour into the ... See full summary »

Stars: David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Doug Anderson, Alec Baldwin

Votes: 604

23. North America (2013– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, North America takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept ... See full summary »

Stars: Tom Selleck, Rutger Hauer, Steve Backshall, Dave Canterbury

Votes: 573

24. Nature (1982– )

60 min | Documentary, Family

Documentary series exploring various global wildlife issues and subjects.

Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Chris Morgan, George Page, David Attenborough

Votes: 570

25. Dynasties (2018– )
Episode: Chimpanzee (2018)

Not Rated | 59 min | Documentary

Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. David, a chimpanzee in Senegal, tries to overcome threats to his leadership and ensure an heir.

Director: Rosie Thomas | Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 532

26. Wild Arabia (2013– )

180 min | Documentary

British biologist and military veteran Steve Backshall visits the Arabian peninsula to film its surprisingly rich and varied wildlife. Contrary to its desert reputation, Arabia comprises ... See full summary »

Stars: Alexander Siddig, Hadi Al Hikmani, Abdullah Al Shuhi, Steffen Bach

Votes: 482

27. Africa (2013)
Episode: Congo (2013)

TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary

The rain forest in and around equatorial Africa's Congo basin is the continent's richest and most varied environment. The abundance of food however also means extremely competition for it, ... See full summary »

Director: Felicity Egerton | Stars: David Attenborough, James Aldred, Mark MacEwen, Forest Whitaker

Votes: 435

28. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)
Episode: The Epic Journey (2011)

TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary

Features the best highlights of the series spanning the entire polar year - from the depths of winter to the melting world of the polar summer.

Stars: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin

Votes: 422

29. Life (2009)
Episode: Primates (2009)

TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary

Primates include apes, monkeys and even more primitive simians, such as lemurs. Thanks to their intelligence, the higher primates take adaptation beyond anatomical evolution: their behavior... See full summary »

Stars: David Attenborough, Justine Evans, Tatyana Humle, Oprah Winfrey

Votes: 395

30. Dartmoor Killing (2015)

R | 94 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A dark and atmospheric story of female friendship tested by deceit, betrayal and a terrifying past. Susan, outwardly confident and Becky, more fragile and shy, both in their late twenties, ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Nicholson | Stars: Gemma-Leah Devereux, Rebecca Night, David Hayman, Callum Blue

Votes: 393

31. Seven Worlds One Planet (2019)
Episode: Australia (2019)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Australia, a land cast adrift at the time of the dinosaurs. Isolated for millions of years, the weird and wonderful animals marooned here are like nowhere else on Earth.

Director: Emma Napper | Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost

Votes: 390

32. The Hunt (2015)
Episode: Hide and Seek (Forests) (II) (2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

In this episode, the focus is on forest predators such as tigers, army ants, and chimpanzees.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 223

33. A Perfect Planet (2021)
Episode: The Sun (2021)

TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary

From the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.

Director: Nick Shoolingin-Jordan | Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 192

34. Bushcraft (2004– )

Documentary

An in depth series researching the origins and practical history of the crafted bush. Ray provides a witty element to his knowledge of the bush and provides an educational insight into the ... See full summary »

Star: Ray Mears

Votes: 190

35. The Hunt (2015)
Episode: Race Against Time (Coasts) (II) (2015)

TV-PG | 57 min | Documentary

The coast is home to air, land, and ocean predators, who must all take advantage of what few opportunities exist in this dynamic area shaped by tides and waves.

Votes: 174

36. Attenborough and the Giant Elephant (2017 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo.

Director: Stephen Dunleavy | Stars: David Attenborough, David Suzuki, Michael Novacek, Richard Thomas

Votes: 150

37. In the Footsteps of Elephant (2020)

G | 85 min | Documentary, Adventure, Family

It follows filmmakers as they capture the epic journey of African elephants across the Kalahari desert for Disneynature's Elephant (2020).

Directors: Vanessa Berlowitz, Tom Stephens | Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Mike Chase, Martyn Colbeck, Clinton Edwards

Votes: 134

38. Terra Mater (2011– )

50 min | Documentary

Terra Mater is a TV film series about nature, science and history.

Stars: Otto Clemens, Peter Faerber, Victor Couzyn, Angelika Lang

Votes: 117

39. Springwatch (2005– )

60 min | Documentary

Looking at wild animals, forests and nature.

Stars: Chris Packham, Kate Humble, Martin Hughes-Games, Simon King

Votes: 115

40. Yellowstone (2009– )
Episode: Winter (2009)

TV-G | 52 min | Documentary

As we follow the grip of winter over the course of six freezing months, we chart the fortunes of Yellowstone's wildlife in a finely balanced fight to survive. Bison and elk struggle to feed... See full summary »

Stars: Peter Firth, Jeff Henry

Votes: 103

41. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (2002– )

Documentary

This animal film series brings viewers closer to the life of wildlife. Documentaries on animal species from all continents were shot.

Stars: Simon Barritt, Jason Hildebrandt, Jim Fowler, Peter Gros

Votes: 100

42. Life Story (2014–2015)
Episode: Growing Up (2014)

TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary

On reaching adulthood animals strike out on their own to find their place in the world.

Director: Sophie Lanfear | Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 99

43. Life Story (2014–2015)
Episode: Parenthood (2014)

TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary

Offspring are the next best thing to immortality. Parents take great risks to raise them.

Star: David Attenborough

Votes: 80

44. Autumnwatch (2006– )

60 min | Reality-TV

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Stars: Kate Humble, Chris Packham, Martin Hughes-Games, Simon King

Votes: 73

45. Monsters We Met (2003– )

Documentary, Adventure, History

The first episode shows audiences the American Serengeti that was once North America, and the unearthing of a Clovis child who came from some of the earliest settlers of Montana. The people... See full summary »

Stars: Ian Holm, William Hootkins, Teo Ao Tahara-Reese, Toa Waaka

Votes: 59

46. Galápagos (2006– )
Episode: Born of Fire (2006)

TV-G | 52 min | Documentary

The series begins with the birth of the islands and an exploration of what makes them unique.

Stars: Tilda Swinton, Richard Wollocombe

Votes: 50

47. Wild Arabia (2013– )
Episode: The Jewel of Arabia (2013)

TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary

Most of the sun-scorched peninsula is arid and almost barren, but not the coastal Dohar mountains at both sides of the Oman-Yemen border. It has a much richer wildlife, including some rare ... See full summary »

Director: Chadden Hunter | Stars: Alexander Siddig, Hadi Al Hikmani, Mateo Willis

Votes: 47

48. North America (2013– )
Episode: Born to Be Wild (2013)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Take an extraordinary journey through North America and meet the incredible array of exotic wildlife that lives in our backyard. Through epic cinematography and compelling storytelling, we ... See full summary »

Stars: Tom Selleck, Justin Anderson, Steve Backshall, Sonny Bass

Votes: 44

49. Natural World (1983– )
Episode: Kangaroo Dundee: Part 1 (2013)

59 min | Documentary

Brolga is a tough Australian who lives in the desert outback with a mob of orphaned kangaroos. He rescues baby joey's from the roadside when their mothers are killed and nurses them back to health. This documentary follows him.

Directors: Andrew Graham-Brown, Tom Mustill | Star: Juliet Stevenson

Votes: 44

50. Wilderness Men (2000– )

49 min | Biography

Series of three drama-documentaries about great explorers.

Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Kal Weber, David Yelland, Glenn Wrage

Votes: 41