Movies like Our Planet: Behind the Scenes: 20 to watch next
If you loved Our Planet: Behind the Scenes (2019) — a documentary film directed by Huw Cordey and Sophie Lanfear — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Our Planet: Behind the Scenes most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like wilderness and making of. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Capturing Avatar 2010★ 7.0
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Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far back as the production of Titanic in 1995. Also included are numerous interviews with cast, artists, and other crew members. The documentary was released as a bonus feature on the extended collector's edition of Avatar.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema 2022★ 7.6
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With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance 2019★ 7.5
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Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Stream in India on Netflix, Netflix Kids
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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story 2025★ 7.5
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The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Naqoyqatsi 2002★ 6.2
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A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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180° South 2010★ 7.3
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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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African Cats 2011★ 7.4
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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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Explorer: The Last Tepui 2022★ 7.5
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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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Earth 2007★ 7.7
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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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Born to Be Wild 2011★ 7.0
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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.
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Maria by Callas 2017★ 7.4
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Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mountain 2017★ 6.9
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An epic cinematic and musical collaboration between SHERPA filmmaker Jennifer Peedom and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, that explores humankind's fascination with high places.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Katy Perry: Part of Me 2012★ 7.1
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Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead 2011★ 7.4
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Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear 2022★ 7.0
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Explore the evolution of Buzz Lightyear from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art of designing a new “human Buzz,” and the challenges faced by the Lightyear crew along the way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Leviathan 2013★ 6.5
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An experimental portrait of the North American commercial fishing industry through the lens of GoPro cameras placed on a fishing vessel off the coast of New England.
Stream in India on DocAlliance Films
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Being James Bond 2021★ 7.8
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Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Heart of a Dog 2015★ 6.5
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Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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One Life 2011★ 7.5
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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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Cameraperson 2016★ 6.7
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As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What emerges is an elegant meditation on the relationship between truth and the camera frame, as Johnson transforms scenes that have been presented on Festival screens as one kind of truth into another kind of story—one about personal journey, craft, and direct human connection.
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