Life on Earth
“A natural history by David Attenborough”
The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.
Where to watch Life on Earth in United States
Can I watch Life on Earth in United States? Yes — you can stream Life on Earth in United States on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, and Britbox Apple TV channel.
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Curiosity Stream
Britbox Apple TV channel
CuriosityStream Apple TV channel
BBC Select Apple Tv channel
CuriosityStream Amazon ChannelClick a service to open Life on Earth there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is Life on Earth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, Britbox Apple TV channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel | — |
| India | Curiosity Stream, Discovery+, Discovery+ Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel | — |
| Canada | Curiosity Stream, fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV channel, BBC Select Apple Tv channel | — |
| Australia | Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Curiosity Stream, Spiegel Geschichte Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Curiosity Stream | — |
| Spain | Curiosity Stream | — |
| Brazil | Curiosity Stream | — |
| Japan | Curiosity Stream | — |
About Life on Earth
Life on Earth is a 1979 English-language documentary series. It spans 1 season and 13 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 9.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, Britbox Apple TV channel.
Life on Earth was produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Reiner Moritz Productions, and BBC Bristol Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 16, 1979.
- First aired
- January 16, 1979
- Last aired
- April 10, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (13 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Reiner Moritz Productions, BBC Bristol Productions
Life on Earth cast & crew
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Edward Williams, cinematography is by Maurice Fisher, and it was produced by Christopher Parsons.
Is Life on Earth worth watching?
Life on Earth holds an audience score of 9.1/10 from 50 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary series.
With 1 season and 13 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary, Life on Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Life on Earth
In United States, you can stream Life on Earth on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, Britbox Apple TV channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel, and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Life on Earth
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter
Life on Earth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life on Earth in United States?
Life on Earth is streaming on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, Britbox Apple TV channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel in United States.
▸Is Life on Earth on fuboTV?
Yes — Life on Earth is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Life on Earth in?
Life on Earth is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Life on Earth are there?
Life on Earth has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.
▸What is Life on Earth rated?
It holds a 9.1/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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