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Planet Earth II

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2016
  • TV-G
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
9.4/10
169K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
558
33
Planet Earth II (2016)
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DocuseriesNature DocumentaryDocumentary

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

  • Stars
    • David Attenborough
    • Gordon Buchanan
    • Chadden Hunter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.4/10
    169K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    558
    33
    • Stars
      • David Attenborough
      • Gordon Buchanan
      • Chadden Hunter
    • 167User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #2
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 28 nominations total

    Episodes6

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    TopTop-rated1 season2017

    Videos2

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    Trailer 2:47
    Planet Earth II Official Trailer
    Planet Earth II Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:47
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    David Attenborough
    David Attenborough
    • Self - Narrator
    • 2016
    Gordon Buchanan
    Gordon Buchanan
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Chadden Hunter
    Chadden Hunter
    • Self - Producer
    • 2016
    Ed Charles
    • Self - Producer
    • 2016
    Toby Nowlan
    • Self - Researcher
    • 2016
    Mark MacEwen
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Michael J. Sanderson
    • Self - Drone Operator
    • 2016
    Barrie Britton
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Pete McCowen
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Fredi Devas
    • Self - Producer
    • 2016
    Rob Drewett
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Sandesh Kadur
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Max Hug Williams
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Emma Napper
    • Self - Producer
    • 2016
    Elizabeth White
    • Self - Producer
    • 2016
    Thomas Crowley
    • Self - Cameraman
    • 2016
    Juarez Sena Feitoza
    • Self - Field Assistant
    • 2016
    Jerome Poncet
    • Self - Antarctic expert
    • 2016
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    User reviews167

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    Reviewers say 'Planet Earth II' is a stunning documentary showcasing nature's beauty and complexity. The cinematography is lauded for its innovative techniques and intimate wildlife moments. Sir David Attenborough's narration is praised for clarity and emotional impact. The series raises environmental awareness and highlights human impact on wildlife. Some critics find repetitive elements and miss marine life, while others appreciate the storytelling and Hans Zimmer's music. Overall, it's celebrated for educational value and inspiring a deeper nature connection.
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    10panagiotiskatsanos

    One of the best documentaries I 've ever seen

    One of the best documentaries I 've ever seen. Every episode is a new wonderful experience,getting to know the world that surrounds us. David Attenborough is the best narrator out there and this is his latest masterpiece. The crew has worked hard and managed to capture a large aspect of wild life whether it lives on a remote island in the arctic ocean or deep in one of the large human cities in India or United States of America. It shows that they put a lot of effort and time filming this under harsh conditions,but the close up captures of wild animals in their natural environment was worth the effort. Watched it already twice and will watch it again! This is something to watch again and again with your children, until the next Planet Earth arrives. Well done!
    10thespookybuz

    Mesmerizing

    The original Planet Earth back in 2006 was an astounding and refreshing series that tore down the limits of documentary making. It was universally lauded as exceptional, and if you haven't seen it then you're missing a genuine treat.

    Planet Earth II is everything its predecessor was. And more.

    Ultra sharp photography, iris-piercing colour and focus, and on a decent home set up, a superbly immersive experience. It is almost hypnotic the way the gorgeous landscapes and action scenes are interwoven with a sublime soundtrack by Hans Zimmer.

    The BBC receives criticism sometimes for the way it spends 'tax payers' money', but surely not for this. Whether you're aged 8 or 80, this is the highest quality television that will bewilder and astound.

    Truly wondrous, and David Attenborough is a legend.
    10pjdickinson

    Astounding

    The professionalism of everyone involved in this glorious production is evident in every frame of what is seen and every second of what is heard. Most Hollywood blockbusters would struggle to compete with the cinematography on show here. Shot after shot seem almost impossible yet impossibly beautiful.

    Few things fill a viewer with simple awe but the first episode about islands does it and then some.

    The fact that it is all so enjoyable just adds to the experience. David Attenborough's narration is, as usual, superb.

    Whatever the cost it was worth it. The BBC has another hit.
    10dbijis33

    Dangerously beautiful

    Hello this is my first written review. Note that I haven't watched the first season (2006) so I can't compare both.

    This series will get you the feels when you read a good book, watched a good movie, or played a good game, because this is more than good.

    THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE and of course with the danger of nature itself included.

    I don't know how they got those shots and the audio, even the music just like the rush when you first meet your crush, and the story with narration slaps you with the cold harsh of reality and the mesmerizing it gave. You are watching a book of life with enough drama and some bitter truth in every paradise, because life is never perfect.

    I'm very thankful for whomever people that makes this show to be realized, from the smallest task to the most dangerous.

    Thank you very much for this ineffable experience.
    10salmanu-27386

    Excellent

    The opening image of Planet Earth II contained the promise of everything to come. It was spectacular, it was beautiful, it was magical.

    A hot air balloon floated like a snowflake, two miles above

    an Alpine.

    The theme of the episode was "Islands", and we got off to a winningly cute start with a visit to idyllic Escudo, off Panama.

    Its star attraction is a three-toed pygmy sloth spurred into slow motion action by the cry of a potential mate. But no doubt what most people will remember, and talk about today, were the baby iguanas running the gauntlet of swarms of racer snakes on the Galapagos island of Fernandina.

    how beautiful our world and its living thing .....

    and how beautiful and big the creator of this whole universe ....

    I think people have to watch this types of films which is real one .

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    • Trivia
      Planet Earth 2 was shot in 40 different countries, with crew making 117 film trips, 2,089 total shooting days or over 5.7 years non-stop.
    • Connections
      Edited into Planet Earth II: A World of Wonder (2017)

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • France
      • China
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom)
      • Official BBC Earth site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Planet Earth 2
    • Production companies
      • BBC Natural History Unit (NHU)
      • BBC America
      • Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
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      • 50m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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