Movies like Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough: 20 to watch next
If you loved Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough (2022) — a documentary and history film directed by Matthew Thompson — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like asteroid, paleontology and prehistoric creature. 9 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Secrets of the Neanderthals 2024★ 6.6
Shares: Documentary, History
This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life 2009★ 7.7
Shares: Documentary
Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Who Are You, Charlie Brown? 2021★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary
Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Documentary
This remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms—and make us rethink our destinies.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Unknown: The Lost Pyramid 2023★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary
Egyptian archaeologists dig into history, discovering tombs and artifacts over 4,000 years old as they search for a buried pyramid in this documentary.
Stream in India on Netflix
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An Inconvenient Truth 2006★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary
A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Explorer: The Last Tepui 2022★ 7.5
Shares: Documentary
This documentary starring climber Alex Honnold and famous biologist Bruce Means document their expedition to the South American sky islands in search of new species and discoveries. Follows elite climber Alex Honnold and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent climb up a 1000 foot sheer cliff.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet 2021★ 7.5
Shares: Documentary
David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Apollo: Missions to the Moon 2019★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary, History
National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ronaldo 2015★ 7.0
Shares: Documentary, History
Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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In the Shadow of the Moon 2007★ 7.6
Shares: Documentary, History
Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus interviews with the surviving astronauts, including Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Brief History of Time 1991★ 7.2
Shares: Documentary
Partly adapted from cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this in-depth documentary also presents Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine 2023★ 7.4
Shares: Documentary
The James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Racing Extinction 2015★ 7.8
Shares: Documentary
An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron 2017★ 6.6
Shares: Documentary, History
For the 20th anniversary of "Titanic," James Cameron reopens the file on the disaster.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound 2019★ 6.9
Shares: Documentary, History
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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180° South 2010★ 7.3
Shares: Documentary
The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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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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Piece by Piece 2024★ 7.1
Shares: Documentary
A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.
Stream in India on Netflix, VI movies and tv
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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