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The Year Earth Changed

2021·Movie·PG·48 min·7.8(126)

Mother Nature is making a comeback.

Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.

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About The Year Earth Changed

The Year Earth Changed is a 2021 English-language documentary film directed by Tom Beard. The cast is led by David Attenborough, Bhashkar Bara, Dulu Bora. It has a runtime of 0h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.

The Year Earth Changed was produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 15, 2021, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Tom Beard
Release date
April 15, 2021
OTT release
April 15, 2021
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
BBC Studios Natural History Unit
#human vs nature#human animal relationship#environmental change #animals in the city#nature documentary#covid-19#environmental documentary#animals & nature#nature and people#resilience of nature

The Year Earth Changed cast & crew

The Year Earth Changed was directed by Tom Beard.

The cast features David Attenborough as Self - Narrator (voice), Bhashkar Bara as Self - Villager, Dulu Bora as Self - Conservationist, Anshul Chopra as Self - Photographer, Christine Gabriele as Self - Whale Researcher, and Meghna Hazarika as Self - Conservationist.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adam Skinner, cinematography is by Owen Bissell, and it was produced by Mike Gunton and Alice Keens-Soper.

Is The Year Earth Changed worth watching?

The Year Earth Changed holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 126 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 0h 48m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, The Year Earth Changed is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Year Earth Changed

In United States, you can stream The Year Earth Changed on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on April 15, 2021.

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Cast of The Year Earth Changed

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Bhashkar Bara

Self - Villager

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Dulu Bora

Self - Conservationist

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Anshul Chopra

Self - Photographer

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Christine Gabriele

Self - Whale Researcher

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Meghna Hazarika

Self - Conservationist

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Russell MacLaughlin

Self - Wildlife Cameraman

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Salim Mandela

Self - Cheetah Researcher

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Janet Neilson

Self - Whale Researcher

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Justin Perrault

Self - Turtle Researcher

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Suzie Teerlink

Self - Whale Researcher

The Year Earth Changed — FAQs

Where can I watch The Year Earth Changed in United States?

The Year Earth Changed is streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel in United States.

Is The Year Earth Changed on Apple TV?

Yes — The Year Earth Changed is currently available on Apple TV in United States.

What language is The Year Earth Changed in?

The Year Earth Changed is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Year Earth Changed?

The Year Earth Changed runs 0 hours 48 minutes (48 minutes).

What is The Year Earth Changed rated?

The Year Earth Changed is rated PG. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 126 ratings.

When did The Year Earth Changed release on OTT?

The Year Earth Changed became available digitally on April 15, 2021.

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