

The Planets
Documentary series tracing mankind's exploration of our solar system.
Where to watch The Planets in United States
Can I watch The Planets in United States? The Planets isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open The Planets there. Availability last verified on November 10, 2026.
Where is The Planets streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | BBC Player Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | TVING | — |
About The Planets
The Planets is a 1999 English-language documentary series. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Planets was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on April 29, 1999, and carries a TV-G certification.
- Director
- David McNab
- Writers
- David McNab
- First aired
- April 29, 1999
- Last aired
- June 17, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-G
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (8 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
The Planets cast & crew
The Planets was written by David McNab.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Simon Fanthorpe and it was produced by John Lynch and David McNab.
Is The Planets worth watching?
With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary, The Planets is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Planets
The Planets isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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 The Planets

Samuel West
Himself - Narrator
The Planets — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Planets in United States?
The Planets is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Planets in?
The Planets is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Planets are there?
The Planets has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
▸What is The Planets rated?
The Planets is rated TV-G. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 24 ratings.











