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    Planet Earth

    • TV Mini Series
    • 20062006
    • TV-PGTV-PG
    IMDb RATING
    9.4/10
    171K
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    Planet Earth (2006)
    Special Edition Trailer for Planet Earth
    Trailer0:16
    13 Videos
    79 Photos
    Documentary

    Emmy Award-winning, 11 episodes, five years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and the first to be filmed in high definition.Emmy Award-winning, 11 episodes, five years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and the first to be filmed in high definition.Emmy Award-winning, 11 episodes, five years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and the first to be filmed in high definition.Emmy Award-winning, 11 episodes, five years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and the first to be filmed in high definition.Emmy Award-winning, 11 episodes, five years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and the first to be filmed in high definition.

    • Stars
      • David Attenborough
      • Sigourney Weaver
      • Thomas Anguti Johnston
    Top credits
    • Stars
      • David Attenborough
      • Sigourney Weaver
      • Thomas Anguti Johnston
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 94User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes11

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    1 Season
    2007
    Top rated TV #2
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 15 wins & 15 nominations total

    Videos13

    Planet Earth: Limited Collector's Edition
    Trailer 0:16
    Planet Earth: Limited Collector's Edition
    Planet Earth: Planet Earth: Limited Collectors Edition
    Trailer 2:07
    Planet Earth: Planet Earth: Limited Collectors Edition
    Planet Earth: The Complete Series
    Trailer 3:14
    Planet Earth: The Complete Series
    Planet Earth
    Trailer 5:44
    Planet Earth
    Planet Earth
    Trailer 1:12
    Planet Earth
    Planet Earth
    Trailer 1:08
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    Planet Earth
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    Planet Earth
    Planet Earth
    Trailer 0:55
    Planet Earth
    Planet Earth: Mayan
    Trailer 2:03
    Planet Earth: Mayan
    Planet Earth: Moments
    Trailer 2:33
    Planet Earth: Moments
    Planet Earth: Elephants
    Trailer 1:30
    Planet Earth: Elephants

    Photos79

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    David Attenborough
    David Attenborough
    • Self - Narratoras Self - Narrator
    11 episodes11 eps • 2006
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Narrator - US Versionas Narrator - US Version
    11 episodes11 eps • 2006
    Thomas Anguti Johnston
    • Inuktitut Narratoras Inuktitut Narrator
    11 episodes11 eps • 2006
    Huw Cordey
    • Self - Produceras Self - Producer…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2006
    Doug Allan
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2006
    Mark Linfield
    Mark Linfield
    • Selfas Self…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2006
    Doug Anderson
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Tom Clarke
    • Self - Camermanas Self - Camerman
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Dany Cleyet-Marrel
    • Self - Cinébulle Pilot, Inventoras Self - Cinébulle Pilot, Inventor
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Justine Evans
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Mike Holding
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Chadden Hunter
    Chadden Hunter
    • Self - Field Assistantas Self - Field Assistant
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Choi Jen
    • Self - Trackeras Self - Tracker
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Tania Jenkins
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Jonathan Keeling
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Michael Kelem
    Michael Kelem
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Simon King
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
    Haroldo Palo Jr.
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2006
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    Storyline

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    Each 50 minute episode features a global overview of a different biome or habitat on Earth (Polar, Mountain, Cave, Desert, Plains, Fresh Water, Seas, Ocean, Forest), followed by a ten-minute featurette which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of filming the episode.
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    • Genre
      • Documentary
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      For the air shots, a special airborne camera was used with a 400mm lens that was able to zoom into single animals from a kilometer away without disturbing them.
    • Alternate versions
      Sigourney Weaver replaces David Attenborough for the narration of the US version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Earth (2007)

    User reviews94

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    10/10
    11 out of 10
    I don't think I can add anything to the previous 10 out of 10 comments, other than that I'd give it a full 11 out of 10 if this were possible. I have seen my share of nature documentaries, but this takes the cake. Utterly awe-inspiring, mesmerizing and brilliant. I own an extensive DVD-collection, but if I had to choose 1 title and had to throw away everything else I had, this would be the one I'd keep. I have no better DVD-title in my collection. Period.

    David Attenborough is my personal hero. Although he merely provides the commentary for this series (as he did with the also terrific Blue Planet), but his work for the BBC's Natural History division (setting it up and making several brilliant series himself) and his inspiring personality make him one of the true greats.

    Miss this at your peril.
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    • robert-kamer
    • Feb 9, 2007

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    • Release date
      • March 25, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Planet Earth Extremes
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 8h 58min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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