Alastair Fothergill

Alastair Fothergill

April 10, 1960 · 66 years old

Alastair Fothergill (born 10 April 1960 in London the United Kingdom) is a producer of nature documentaries for television and cinema. He is the executive producer of the multi-award winning series The Blue Planet (2001) and Planet Earth (2006) and the co-director of the associated feature films Dee…

Known For

22 titles
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Planet Earth

Planet Earth

2007 · 8h 58m · TV Show

A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenbo...

9.4
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Planet Earth II

Planet Earth II

2017 · 4h 58m · TV Show

David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.

9.4
3
Our Planet

Our Planet

2019 · 6h 43m · TV Show

Explores and unravels the mystery of how and why animals migrate, showing some of the most dramatic and compelling stories in the natural world through spectacular and innovative cinematography.

9.2
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Blue Planet II

Blue Planet II

2018 · 6h 4m · TV Show

David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.

9.3
5
The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet

2002 · 6h 29m · TV Show

Five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.

9.0
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David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020 · 1h 23m · Movie

In this documentary David Attenborough, the celebrated naturalist, reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film provides a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lif...

8.7
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Frozen Planet

Frozen Planet

2012 · 5h 33m · TV Show

Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

9.0
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The Dinosaurs

The Dinosaurs

2026 · TV Show

Explores the evolutionary journey of dinosaurs, unraveling their origins, ecological significance, diversification, and eventual extinction.

8.1
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Earth

Earth

2007 · 1h 30m · Movie

Feature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth (2006), following the migration paths of four animal families.

7.9
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Bears

Bears

2014 · 1h 18m · Movie

A documentary that follows an Alaskan bear family as its young cubs are taught life's most important lessons.

7.3
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Life on Our Planet

Life on Our Planet

2023 · TV Show

The incredible story of life's epic, four-billion-year journey on Earth comes alive in this series from Steven Spielberg and the team behind "Our Planet."

8.1
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African Cats

African Cats

2011 · 1h 29m · Movie

Meet Mara, an endearing lion cub striving to be like her mother; Sita, a cheetah and single mother of five; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion.

7.5
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Chimpanzee

Chimpanzee

2012 · 1h 18m · Movie

Meet adorable young chimp Oscar and his fellow mayhem-creating buddies, who see the world as their playground. Full of curiosity, joy and a love for mimicking others, these are some of the most extraordinary personalities in the j...

7.1
14
Monkey Kingdom

Monkey Kingdom

2015 · 1h 21m · Movie

Life is an adventure for a young monkey and her son, living among ancient ruins in the jungle. But when her family is forced from their home, she must lead them to safety amidst strange new creatures and surroundings.

7.2
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Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

2021 · 1h 13m · Movie

David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.

7.4
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Dancing with the Birds

Dancing with the Birds

2019 · 52m · Movie

From ruffling their majestic feathers to nailing im-peck-able courtship routines, birds in paradise flaunt their best moves in hopes of landing a mate.

8.2
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Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

2024 · 1h 17m · Movie

A man forms an unlikely friendship with a wild otter while living in the remote Shetland Islands

8.0
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Penguins

Penguins

2019 · 1h 16m · Movie

A coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.

7.1
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Polar Bear

Polar Bear

2022 · 1h 24m · Movie

Follows a new mother as she prepares to navigate motherhood in the challenging world that polar bears face today.

6.9
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Blue

Blue

2018 · 1h 16m · Movie

A dive into the heart of the ocean to discover, understand, and love a world that is still mysterious and surprising. A world where nature invents wonderful colors, shapes, and sounds.

6.7
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Penguins: Life on the Edge

Penguins: Life on the Edge

2020 · 1h 18m · Movie

Follows the witty and tenacious team of filmmakers behind Disneynature's Penguins (2019), a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve.

6.9
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Bear Witness

Bear Witness

2022 · 1h 23m · Movie

A journey alongside the filmmakers behind Disneynature's Polar Bear (2022) as they face profound challenges 300 miles from the North Pole to film one of the planet's most intriguing creatures.

6.9