Nature Documentaries
by whodat104 | created - 29 Jul 2022 | updated - 8 months ago | PublicDocumentaries related to the topic of Nature.
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1. The Wild Andes (2018)
Documentary
Explore the untamed Andes and discover its astounding wildlife.
Votes: 33
2. Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore (2020)
30 min | Documentary
A tonic for today's busy world, this series combines natural soundscapes, and mindfulness narration to immerse viewers in the natural world. Episodes explore what animals and nature can teach us about breathing, change, joy, and rest.
Votes: 6
3. World's Weirdest Events (2015– )
60 min | Documentary
A series that explores the unexplained, the unexpected and the unidentifiable. Chris Packham unlocks the secrets behind the world's weirdest events.
Stars: Chris Packham, Simon Morris, Alicja Smietana
Votes: 50
4. Edge of the Earth (2022)
TV-MA | 236 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
Four groups of athletes embark on four never-before-accomplished missions.
Stars: Grant Baker, Ian Walsh, Nouria Newman, Emily Harrington
Votes: 448
5. The First Eden (1987)
Documentary
Sir David Attenborough reviews the history of mankind's relationship with the natural world in the lands around the Mediterranean.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 428
6. The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet (2021)
60 min | Documentary
Aims to discover, celebrate and scale innovative solutions to the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet
Votes: 191
7. Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild (2012)
175 min | Documentary
Over three very personal films, Sir David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has witnessed during his 60-year career.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 584
8. Attenborough's Global Adventure (2022– )
60 min | Documentary
David Attenborough explores the rise of life on our planet, from the explosion of first life on seabeds hundreds of millions of years ago to life today.
Stars: David Attenborough, Nimmy March
Votes: 88
9. Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough (2015–2016)
Documentary
David Attenborough revisits the Great Barrier Reef after nearly 60 years. His visit takes him from the most exposed part of the reef as well as down to 300m below the surface discovering corals never seen before.
Stars: David Attenborough, Barack Obama
Votes: 1,532
10. Wonders of the Universe (I) (2011)
TV-G | 59 min | Documentary, Family
Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light, gravity, energy, matter and time. With ... See full summary »
Stars: Brian Cox, Steven Mackintosh
Votes: 4,343
11. Wonders of Mexico (2018)
Documentary
Traveling south along Mexico's mountain spine, exploring tropical forests of the Maya, the deserts of northern Mexico and the wildlife and culture found there.
Star: Anthony Mendez
Votes: 53
12. Supersized Earth (2012– )
174 min | Documentary
Supersized Earth traces the spectacular story of how humans have transformed our world in a generation. Dallas Campbell travels the globe, visiting the world's largest and most ambitious ... See full summary »
Stars: Dallas Campbell, Chris Gerdes, Suni Williams, Zhang Hangming
Votes: 194
13. Prehistoric Planet (2022–2023)
TV-PG | 203 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 10,682
14. Japan: Between Earth and Sky (2020)
Documentary
The large southern islands, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa, with their relaxed atmosphere, are the cradle of Japanese spirituality. Journey between sea and sky to discover the mystical, wild ... See full summary »
Star: Bray Poor
Votes: 175
15. Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth (2015)
59 min | Documentary
In this landmark series, the BBC Natural History Unit explores a vast ocean that stretches nearly 10,000 miles, from Arctic to Antarctic and from sun-drenched tropical reefs to crushing abyssal depths.
Stars: Cillian Murphy, Renée Godfrey, Colin Foord, Joachim Jakobsen
Votes: 286
16. Earth's Natural Wonders (2015–2018)
60 min | Documentary
The "Earth's Natural Wonders" series tells the stories of some of our planet's most spectacular places and how they have shaped the lives of those who live there.
Stars: Sophie Okonedo, Olivia Colman, Cong Liu
Votes: 244
17. Secrets of the Earth (2013– )
Documentary
Humans may think they know about Earth, but there's a lot about the third planet from the sun that most don't. This series takes a look at some of its aspects -- with which the average ... See full summary »
Stars: Ezra Knight, Michio Kaku, Alex Filippenko, Trevor S. Valle
Votes: 94
19. Welcome to Earth (2021)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Adventure
Will Smith travels to the extreme ends of the earth from active volcanoes to deep ocean adventures.
Stars: Will Smith, Diva Amon, Cory Richards, Erik Weihenmayer
Votes: 3,144
20. Earth's Great Rivers (2019– )
180 min | Documentary
An immersive expedition into the remarkable biodiversity, captivating landscapes, and fascinating human stories along the Amazon, Mississippi, and Nile rivers.
Stars: David Oyelowo, Peter Drost
Votes: 304
21. Nature (1982– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family
Documentary series exploring various global wildlife issues and subjects.
Stars: F. Murray Abraham, George Page, Chris Morgan, David Attenborough
Votes: 840
22. Mysteries at the National Parks (2015–2017)
Mystery
From Egyptian encounters in the Grand Canyon to Chupacabra sightings in a Puerto Rican Rainforest, join us as we take you on a journey to explore the greatest mysteries of America's national parks.
Stars: Ross Huguet, Ben Hansen, Paul Dale Roberts, Christopher O'Brien
Votes: 47
23. Aerial America (2010– )
44 min | Documentary
Helicopter flights above the USA give breathtaking views of the nation's historic landmarks and natural wonders all presented in stunning HD aerial cinematography while narration provides background information and historical context.
Stars: Jim Conrad, Steve Toney
Votes: 783
24. How the Earth Was Made (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History
The natural wonders of the world are being explained.
Stars: Corey Johnson, Jonathan Keeble, Tony Prave, Mike Poland
Votes: 770
25. Our Great National Parks (2022)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
A five-part documentary series about the world's most breathtaking national parks and the wildlife that live there.
Star: Barack Obama
Votes: 2,888
26. Attenborough's Passion Projects (2016)
60 min | Documentary
To honor their famous host and renown naturalist Sir David Attenborough's 90th birthday, the BBC has re-released David's four favorite programs from his extremely rich and influential career. He gives a short introduction to each of them.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 138
27. Wonders of Life (2013)
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary
Physicist and professor Brian Cox travels across the globe to uncover the secrets of the most extraordinary phenomenon in the universe: life.
Star: Brian Cox
Votes: 1,725
28. Life in Colour (2021)
TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary
Exploring the many ways animals use colour throughout their lives.
Stars: David Attenborough, Joerg Wiedenmann
Votes: 4,043
29. Earth at Night in Color (2020– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary
The moonlit dramas of animals at night, revealing new insights and never before seen behaviors.
Star: Tom Hiddleston
Votes: 1,652
30. Night on Earth (2020)
TV-PG | 41 min | Documentary
This nature series' new technology lifts night's veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world's creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on wings.
Stars: Samira Wiley, Alessandra Mastronardi, Beren Saat
Votes: 4,918
31. One Strange Rock (2018)
TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary
The extraordinary story of Earth and why it is special and uniquely brimming with life among a largely unknown but harsh cosmic arena; astronauts tell the story of Earth through a unique perspective.
Stars: Will Smith, Chris Hadfield, Jerry Linenger, Mae C. Jemison
Votes: 8,290
32. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,375
33. Planet Earth II (2016)
TV-G | 50 min | Documentary
David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.
Stars: David Attenborough, Chadden Hunter, Gordon Buchanan, Elizabeth White
Votes: 158,344
34. The Blue Planet (2001)
TV-G | 49 min | Documentary
Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones
Votes: 42,726
35. Blue Planet II (2017)
TV-G | 52 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 Munns, Roger Horrocks
Votes: 46,632
36. Planet Earth Live (2012– )
Documentary
The lives of various kinds of animals shown live from different locations around the world.
Stars: Julia Bradbury, Richard Hammond, Lynn Rogers, Gavin Thurston
Votes: 61
37. The Living Planet (1984)
660 min | Documentary
David Attenborough discusses the biomass and life in a variety of eco-systems spanning many of the environments found on Earth (from tropical to polar).
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 2,096
38. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)
TV-PG | 33 min | Documentary
Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
Stars: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin, Chadden Hunter, Michael Kelem
Votes: 33,004
39. Human Planet (2011– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth
Stars: John Hurt, Roger Munns
Votes: 27,802
40. Amazing Planet (2007– )
60 min | Documentary
A stunning documentary series about planet Earth.
Star: Patricia Clarkson
Votes: 108
41. America the Beautiful (2022– )
49 min | Documentary, Adventure
America's unique geography shapes the land, driving nature's forces to extremes and reshaping the landscape, presenting new challenges for life.
Star: Michael B. Jordan
Votes: 333
42. Spy in the Wild (2017–2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to observe their behavior.
Stars: David Tennant, Birute Galdikas, Rob Pilley, Jill Pruetz
Votes: 555
43. Arctic Secrets (2016–2017)
TV-G | 48 min | Documentary
The frozen arctic, where land and ice meet, is home to wildlife and Inuit tribes. We visit the vast Mackenzie Delta and tundra of Nunavik, regions that only thaw briefly in summer. The harsh climate makes survival a challenge.
Votes: 39
44. Secret Life of Lakes (2015– )
52 min | Documentary
Our planet's lakes make up a huge freshwater reserve.
Stars: David Gasman, Charles Tisseyre, Émilie Josset, Salima Ikram
Votes: 14
45. Earth's Seasonal Secrets (2016–2017)
Documentary
Documentary series exploring how each of the four seasons transforms the planet.
Stars: Andrew Scott, Andrew Scott
Votes: 50
46. America the Beautiful: Wild Frontier (2018)
45 min | Documentary
Documentary series about the beauty of the American frontier, its wildlife, and places like the Great Appalachian Valley or the Badlands of South Dakota, where American icons like Davy Crockett and Wild Bill Hickok once lived.
Star: Jeff Wilburn
47. Plants Behaving Badly (2017)
60 min | Documentary
This two episode documentary is about deceptive plants narrated by David Attenborough, many of which were studied by Charles Darwin. The first, Murder and Mayhem, is about carnivorous plants. The second, Sex and Lies, is about orchids.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 67
48. Expedition Deep Ocean (2021– )
45 min | Documentary
Explorer Victor Vescovo and his team embark on an unprecedented global mission to dive to the deepest points of the five oceans, a feat no one has ever achieved.
Stars: Demetri Goritsas, Victor Vescovo, Kelvin Magee, Patrick Lahey
Votes: 116
49. Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante (2021– )
Documentary, Adventure
Follows Forrest along with his wife as they travel across the globe from Mozambique to the Pacific Northwest, to investigate reports of 'strange sightings,' 'legendary creatures' and 'mysterious encounters' between humans and wildlife.
Stars: Forrest Galante, Jessica Summerfield, Mitchell Long, Rhodes Galante
Votes: 103
50. The World's Most Beautiful Landscapes (2021–2022)
Documentary
Take a breathtaking visual journey through some of the world's most beautiful and extraordinary landscapes.
Stars: Gergana Muskalla, Paul Gannon, Rory O'Connell, Inari Groome
Votes: 12
51. The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them.
Stars: Bill Nighy, Franz Bislin, Gion Caprez, Hans-Christian Leiggener
Votes: 136
52. America's National Parks (2022– )
Documentary
It showcases the world-famous and lesser-known national parks so that viewers can discover the diversity and wonder of the United States.
Stars: Garth Brooks, Jill Biden
Votes: 143
53. The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)
690 min | Documentary, History
The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
Stars: Peter Coyote, William Cronon, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson
Votes: 1,950
54. Mysteries of the Outdoors (2017– )
Documentary, Sci-Fi
"North America's outdoor country represents an expanse of virtually unexplored wilderness, making it a hotbed for mysteries and the unexplained.
Stars: Benjamin Leasure, Jack Waggon, Jim Tavaré, Ross Huguet
Votes: 99
55. Planet California (2022– )
Documentary
A celebration of California's wildlife and wild places, and their coexistence with the 40 million people who call it home.
Stars: Valerie Zavala, Mark Romanov, Estrella Navarro, Jeff Davis
Votes: 45
56. Earth's Great Rivers (2019– )
180 min | Documentary
An immersive expedition into the remarkable biodiversity, captivating landscapes, and fascinating human stories along the Amazon, Mississippi, and Nile rivers.
Stars: David Oyelowo, Peter Drost
Votes: 304
57. Earth's Great Rivers II (2022– )
59 min | Documentary
A series that looks into three of Earth's major rivers.
Stars: David Oyelowo, Peter Drost
Votes: 107
58. 24 Hours on Earth (2014 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
24 Hours On Earth: In this epic spectacular, the BBC Natural History Unit use a brand new approach to delve deep into the natural world and explore its most critical dimension - time. "24 ... See full summary »
Star: Matthew Macfadyen
Votes: 55
59. Ancient Yellowstone (2021–2022)
Documentary
Yellowstone National Park is famous for its unparalleled beauty but there's much, much more happening in this breathtaking spot.
60. Blue Planet Live (2019)
Not Rated | 296 min | Documentary
Celebrates marine life around the globe and explores the health of our oceans.
Stars: Steve Backshall, Chris Packham, Liz Bonnin, Erik Cordes
Votes: 22
61. Attenborough's Global Adventure (2022– )
60 min | Documentary
David Attenborough explores the rise of life on our planet, from the explosion of first life on seabeds hundreds of millions of years ago to life today.
Stars: David Attenborough, Nimmy March
Votes: 88
62. Frozen Planet II (2022–2023)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary
Following life in the frozen regions of the planet, including polar bears, Siberian tigers, snow monkeys, and penguins.
Stars: David Attenborough, Jamie McPherson, Helen Hobin, Bertie Gregory
Votes: 2,077
63. Patagonia: Earth's Secret Paradise (2015)
59 min | Documentary, History
Patagonia is one of the ultimate lands of mystery - the remote, windswept, tail end of South America - a place we may have heard of but know very little about. Narrated by Santiago Cabrera,... See full summary »
Stars: Santiago Cabrera, Tuppence Stone, Toby Strong, Paul Stewart
Votes: 210
64. Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise (2017– )
180 min | Documentary
Examines the unexpected delights of the Southeast Asian country, a place of spectacular beauty where spirituality is a part of everyday life and where the animals that live there enjoy the glories of a natural wonderland.
Stars: Sophie Okonedo, Monique van de Ven, Steve Cole, Johnny Rogers
Votes: 150
65. The Wild Andes (2018)
Documentary
Explore the untamed Andes and discover its astounding wildlife.
Votes: 33
66. Mysterious Islands (2017)
Reality-TV
Pilot and travel journalist Kellee Edwards seeks out the most remote islands on earth, hoping to uncover the secrets they hold. Her passion for adventure takes Kellee to places that most ... See full summary »
Star: Kellee Edwards
Votes: 17
67. World's Greatest Mountains (2018)
60 min | Documentary
An exploration of the wonders of four of the world's most iconic mountains, their nature, landscape and climate, humanity's relationship with them and our obsession with conquering these peaks.
Stars: Adam Longworth, Alasdair Macleod, Doug Richardson, Rachel Anderson
Votes: 17
68. World's Greatest Train Journeys from Above (2022– )
45 min | Documentary
A visually spectacular journey examining some of the worlds best train routes. Take a look, from ground level to the sky, at the engineering and infrastructure, the people who maintain and operate, and the features alongside the railroads.
Stars: Raj Ghatak, Andre Hansen, Dilip Sinchury, Aaron Bennett
Votes: 25
69. Brazil a Natural History (2014–2015)
50 min | Documentary
Brazil is a land of gigantic proportions Energetic flamboyant and fun Brazil is also overwhelmingly beautiful.
Votes: 17
70. Earth (2023)
290 min | Documentary
There's nothing else like it. Chris Packham reveals the epic, 4.5-billion-year story of our home - from its dramatic creation to the arrival of human life - and whatever's next.
Star: Chris Packham
Votes: 313
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