David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
Kernel Score: 91% · 421 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Documentary, Drama
Released: 2020-09-28
Runtime: 83 minutes
Where to watch David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that A Life on Our Planet is a documentary about ecological destruction and climate change narrated by David Attenborough, hopeful but includes images of environmental collapse.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Shows footage of ecological disaster and destruction of habitats, but no graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- David Attenborough as Self
- Max Hughes as Young David
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet FAQ
Is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet good?
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 421 audience ratings.
Where can I watch David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
In the US you can stream David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet on Netflix.
Is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet OK for kids?
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that A Life on Our Planet is a documentary about ecological destruction and climate change narrated by David Attenborough, hopeful but includes images of environmental collapse.
What movies are like David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
If you liked David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, try An Inconvenient Truth, Before the Flood, My Octopus Teacher and Home.