Planet Earth (2006)
Kernel Score: 93% · 1,206 TMDB ratings
Genres: Documentary
First aired: 2006-03-05
Seasons: 1 · 11 episodes
Where to watch Planet Earth
- Stream: Philo, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Discovery +, Tencent Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.
Planet Earth parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Planet Earth is a nature documentary that occasionally shows animals hunting and being killed.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Nature predation is shown as part of wildlife documentary footage, which can be intense for young kids.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Narrator
Planet Earth FAQ
Is Planet Earth good?
Planet Earth has a 93% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Planet Earth?
In the US you can stream Planet Earth on Philo, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Discovery + and Tencent Video and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Planet Earth OK for kids?
Planet Earth is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Planet Earth is a nature documentary that occasionally shows animals hunting and being killed.
What shows are like Planet Earth?
If you liked Planet Earth, try Our Planet, Planet Earth II, Life and Tiny World.