Planet Earth (2006)
Prepare to see it as never before.
David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 5 March 2006 |
| Status | Ended, last episode 10 December 2006 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Starring | David Attenborough |
| Seasons | 1 season, 11 episodes |
| Episode length | about 51 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 9 hours |
| Rated | TV-PG |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.6/10 |
Where to watch Planet Earth
Planet Earth is streaming on Max ($18.49 a month) in the US. At ten hours a week, all of the series takes about 1 month of Max, or $18.49 at list price.
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Where to watch Planet Earth in 15 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Australia | ARD/ZDF |
| Fiji | Max |
| India | SonyLIV ₹299 |
| Indonesia | Max |
| Ireland | Skygo |
| Italy | Skygo |
| Malaysia | Max |
| Pakistan | Max |
| Papua New Guinea | Max |
| Philippines | Max |
| Singapore | Max |
| South Korea | Watcha |
| Sweden | SVT Play free |
| Thailand | Max |
| United Kingdom | Skygo |
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What kind of watch this is
Planet Earth is a 2006 documentary series that spent four years filming across 64 countries to capture the natural world. The total watch time is 9 hours, a commitment that pays off with footage of animals doing things that look like they should be impossible. David Attenborough narrates with the calm of a man who has seen everything and finds it all equally delightful. It works because the camera does the heavy lifting, letting the behavior speak before the voice arrives. It is the kind of show you watch to remember that the planet is still out there, doing its thing, indifferent to your schedule.
What the critics said
Critics did not just like Planet Earth; they surrendered to it. Rotten Tomatoes records a 100% approval rating based on 21 reviews, with an average score of 9.8 out of 10. The consensus praises its patient observation and innovative camera work, noting it captures the world on both an epic and intimate scale. James Poniewozik of Time ranked it No. 4 among the Top 10 New TV Series of 2007. Later, The Guardian placed it 72nd on a list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century. By 2023, IMDb ranked it third on its Top 250 TV Shows list. It is the rare documentary that made nature look like a blockbuster.
How it did with audiences
Planet Earth left the box office arena empty. No ticket sales, no opening weekend charts, just a quiet exit from theatrical history. That absence actually fits the subject. You do not put wildlife in a cinema queue; you let it roam. On TMDB, users rate it 8.6 out of 10. It succeeded by being a window, not a show.
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Sources
- Planet Earth on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q377165 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Planet Earth (2006 TV series)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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