

A Plastic Ocean
“We need a wave of change.”
A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans.
Where to watch A Plastic Ocean in United States
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Where is A Plastic Ocean streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About A Plastic Ocean
A Plastic Ocean is a 2016 English-language documentary film directed by Craig Leeson. The cast is led by Craig Leeson, Tanya Streeter. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.
A Plastic Ocean was produced in Hong Kong. It was released on September 22, 2016, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Craig Leeson
- Writers
- Mindy Elliott, Craig Leeson
- Release date
- September 22, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
A Plastic Ocean cast & crew
A Plastic Ocean was directed by Craig Leeson and written by Mindy Elliott and Craig Leeson.
The cast features Craig Leeson as Self and Tanya Streeter as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Pitts and it was produced by Craig Leeson and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Is A Plastic Ocean worth watching?
A Plastic Ocean holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 88 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, A Plastic Ocean is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Plastic Ocean
In United States, you can stream A Plastic Ocean on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of A Plastic Ocean
Craig Leeson
Self

Tanya Streeter
Self
A Plastic Ocean — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Plastic Ocean in United States?
A Plastic Ocean is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is A Plastic Ocean on Kanopy?
Yes — A Plastic Ocean is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is A Plastic Ocean in?
A Plastic Ocean is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Plastic Ocean?
A Plastic Ocean runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is A Plastic Ocean rated?
A Plastic Ocean is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 88 ratings.











