The Planets
Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.
Where to watch The Planets in United States
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Where is The Planets streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Australia | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | BBC Player Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | AMC Channels Amazon Channel | — |
About The Planets
The Planets is a 2019 English-language documentary series. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Planets was produced by BBC Studios Science Unit and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on May 28, 2019, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- May 28, 2019
- Last aired
- June 25, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (5 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Studios Science Unit
The Planets cast & crew
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anže Rozman, cinematography is by Julius Brighton, and it was produced by Gideon Bradshaw and Andrew Cohen.
Is The Planets worth watching?
The Planets holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 65 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary series.
With 1 season and 5 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
In United States, you can stream The Planets on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Planets
Professor Brian Cox
Self - Presenter
The Planets — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Planets in United States?
The Planets is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Planets on Hoopla?
Yes — The Planets is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸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 5 episodes in total.
▸What is The Planets rated?
The Planets is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 65 ratings.
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