David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

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David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020
Movie
83 min
English

The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

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IMDb8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic88/100
Google Users95%
Director: Alastair Fothergill, Jonnie Hughes, Keith ScholeyGenres: Documentary, Nature

Plot Summary

Sir David Attenborough recounts his life's work and the devastating changes he has witnessed in the natural world. He shares his personal vision for the future, offering a hopeful message for how humanity can restore the planet and avert a climate catastrophe. The documentary serves as both a personal reflection and an urgent call to action.

Critical Reception

The documentary was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its powerful narrative, stunning visuals, and Attenborough's deeply personal and urgent message. It was praised as one of his most important and impactful works, resonating with its call for global conservation efforts.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and deeply personal account of the planet's biodiversity crisis.

  • Attenborough's urgent message about humanity's impact on nature is both sobering and hopeful.

  • Considered one of his most significant and impactful works, serving as a powerful call to action.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised the documentary for its breathtaking cinematography, Attenborough's heartfelt narration, and the crucial message about environmental responsibility. Many found it inspiring and a vital reminder of the need for urgent conservation efforts.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Single Documentary. Won a National Television Award for Most Talked About Unscripted Story.

Fun Fact

The documentary features footage from Attenborough's previous nature documentaries, showcasing the dramatic changes he has witnessed over his career.

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The thing that makes this documentary so inspiring is that it is not a lecture. Sir David Attenborough demonstrates through his wealth of experience over the years, the chronology of the decline of the natural world without preaching to us....

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