Movies like Beaver Valley: 20 to watch next
If you loved Beaver Valley (1950) — a documentary and family film directed by James Algar — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Beaver Valley most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like beaver, wildlife and nature documentary. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Our Planet: Behind the Scenes 2019★ 7.7
Shares: Documentary
Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Meerkats 2008★ 6.7
Shares: Documentary, Family
A coming of age story following a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert; and an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all. Shot using ground-breaking techniques, this dramatised documentary is a one-of-a-kind presentation from The Weinstein Company and the BBC, featuring narration by Paul Newman.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Born to Be Wild 2011★ 7.0
Shares: Documentary
Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Grizzly Man 2005★ 7.5
Shares: Documentary
Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Earth 2007★ 7.7
Shares: Documentary
An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in EARTH. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet – polar bears, elephants and humpback whales.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Polar Bear 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Documentary, Family
A new mother’s memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Toxic Love Story 2026★ 6.5
Shares: Documentary
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Elephant 2020★ 7.7
Shares: Documentary, Family
Disneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family faces brutal heat, dwindling resources and persistent predators, as they follow in their ancestors’ footsteps on a quest to reach a lush, green paradise.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pandas 2018★ 7.9
Shares: Documentary
In the mountains of Sichuan, China, a researcher forms a bond with Qian Qian, a panda who is about to experience nature for the first time.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible 2021★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary
In 2019, Nepalese mountain climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja set out to do the unthinkable by climbing the world’s fourteen highest summits in less than seven months. (The previous record was eight years). He called the effort “Project Possible 14/7” and saw it as a way to inspire others to strive for greater heights in any pursuit. The film follows his team as they seek to defy naysayers and push the limits of human endurance.
Stream in India on Netflix
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African Cats 2011★ 7.4
Shares: Documentary
African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough 2026★ 8.0
Shares: Documentary
Veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the '70s to the present day.
Stream in India on Netflix
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One Life 2011★ 7.5
Shares: Documentary, Family
One Life captures unprecedented and beautiful sequences of animal behaviour guaranteed to bring you closer to nature than ever before, as well as a second disc packed full of never before seen extras including an exclusive making of featurette narrated by Daniel Craig.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Living with Leopards 2024★ 7.6
Shares: Documentary
A film crew follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood in this up-close-and-personal nature documentary.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Earthlings 2005★ 8.1
Shares: Documentary
Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bears 2014★ 7.4
Shares: Documentary
Filmmakers Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey chronicle a year in the lives of an Alaskan brown bear named Sky and her cubs, Scout and Amber. Their saga begins as the bears emerge from hibernation at the end of winter. As time passes, the bear family must work together to find food and stay safe from other predators, especially other bears. Although their world is exciting, it is also risky, and the cubs' survival hinges on family togetherness.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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One Soldier's Story: The Journey of American Sniper 2015★ 5.9
Shares: Documentary
Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country 2008★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary
Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, courageous young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country.
Stream in India on DocAlliance Films
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Powaqqatsi 1988★ 7.2
Shares: Documentary
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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The Elephant Queen 2019★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary, Family
Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel