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1. Africa (2013)

TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary

Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife.

Stars: David Attenborough, Simon Blakeney, Bill Rudolph, Justine Evans

Votes: 17,136

2. Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary

Documentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Project Koko started as a PhD project to ... See full summary »

Director: Jonny Taylor | Stars: Bertie Carvel, Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter Gabriel, Koko

Votes: 224

3. Baby Animals in the Wild (2015–2016)

TV-G | Documentary

"Baby Animals In The Wild is a humorous narration driven series based on a day in the life of a broad range of extremely cute baby animals from a wide variety of natural environments around the world." - Wildbear Entertainment

Star: Luisa Prosser

Votes: 43

4. Forces of Nature with Brian Cox (2016)

232 min | Documentary

Professor Brian Cox combines some of the most spectacular sights on Earth with our deepest understanding of the universe to reveal how the planet's beauty is created by just a handful of forces.

Stars: Brian Cox, Thomas M. Iliffe, Doug Allan, Erlendur Bogason

Votes: 679

5. Precious Puppies (2003)

53 min | Documentary

A documentary about puppies.

Director: Greg Grainger | Star: Lizzy Lovette

Votes: 80

6. The Nature of Things (1960– )
Episode: The Lion in Your Living Room (2015)

Documentary

The science behind the domestic cat.

Directors: Daniel Zuckerbrot, Donna Zuckerbrot | Stars: David Suzuki, Koharik Arman, John Bradshaw, Carlos Driscoll

Votes: 271

7. Born in China (2016)

G | 79 min | Documentary

57 Metascore

Venturing into the wilds of China, "Born in China" captures intimate moments with a panda and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs.

Director: Chuan Lu | Stars: John Krasinski, Claire Keim, Xun Zhou

Votes: 4,110 | Gross: $13.83M

8. Expedition China (2017)

G | 78 min | Documentary

Disneynature and the filmmakers of Born in China (2016) bring you on location to some of the world's most remote wildlands within the Chinese frontier.

Director: Ben Wallis | Stars: Maggie Q, Steven Ballantyne, Justin Maguire, Jacky Poon

Votes: 209

9. Saving Luna (2007)

92 min | Documentary

Saving Luna is a feature-length documentary about Luna, a lone baby killer whale who gets separated from his family in a remote Vancouver Island fjord. When Luna seeks companionship from ... See full summary »

Directors: Suzanne Chisholm, Michael Parfit | Star: Michael Parfit

Votes: 128

10. Great Bear Rainforest (2019)

Not Rated | 41 min | Documentary, Short

Hidden from the outside world, the Great Bear Rain-forest is one of the wildest places left on earth. For the first time ever, experience this magical world in IMAX and giant screen theaters, and discover the land of the spirit bear.

Directors: Rebekah Jorgensen, Ian McAllister, Marc Griffith | Stars: James Cromwell, Ian McAllister, Ryan Reynolds

Votes: 127

11. Lego House: Home of the Brick (2018)

47 min | Documentary

In Billund, Denmark, a nearly 130,000-square-foot house inspired by the iconic LEGO bricks is constructed, capturing the awe of kids of all ages.

Director: Anders Falck | Star: Bjarke Ingels

Votes: 511

12. The Living Sea (1995)

Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Short

Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray examines the world's oceans and their importance to life on Earth.

Director: Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Steven K. Katona, Meryl Streep, Judith Connor, William Hamner

Votes: 621

13. Everest (1998)

Unrated | 44 min | Documentary, Short

An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return... See full summary »

Directors: David Breashears, Stephen Judson, Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Liam Neeson, Lhakpa Dorji, Dorje Sherpa, Ed Viesturs

Votes: 3,397 | Gross: $87.18M

14. Mysteries of Egypt (1998)

38 min | Documentary, Short, Drama

53 Metascore

Egypt is and ever was a place of mystery. Many rumors spread around the great Pyramids of Gizeh. Here, an old Egyptian is asked by his granddaughter about those mysteries of which we all heard in one way or the other.

Director: Bruce Neibaur | Stars: Omar Sharif, Kate Maberly, Timothy Davies, Julian Curry

Votes: 541 | Gross: $40.59M

15. Alaska: Spirit of the Wild (1997)

41 min | Documentary, Short

A look at the Alaskan wilderness throughout the year, from the harsh winters to the rejuvenating spring, and the animals (including its human residents) who learn to adapt to the extremes of Alaskan weather.

Director: George Casey | Star: Charlton Heston

Votes: 588 | Gross: $100.00M

16. Dolphins (2000)

Not Rated | 39 min | Documentary, Short

Experience how dolphins live and play, and unravel the mysteries of dolphin communication in this Academy Award-nominated IMAX film which takes you into the complex lives of these fascinating animals.

Director: Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Alejandro Acevedo-Gutiérrez, Dean Bernal, Kathleen Dudzinski

Votes: 543 | Gross: $84.40M

17. The Human Body (2001)

40 min | Documentary, Short

81 Metascore

We follow a family from dawn to dusk as they go about their daily routines. But this is no ordinary story. This is the tale of what takes place beneath the skin-a tale that allows us to see the accomplishments of our everyday lives.

Director: Peter Georgi | Stars: Heather Pike, Buster Pike, Zannah Lawrence, Luke Brinkers

Votes: 124

18. Journey Into Amazing Caves (2001)

Not Rated | 39 min | Documentary, Short

Meet Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach. These women are compelled to push their limits in hostile environments. They are cavers who risk fatal danger for the thrill of discovery. Barton ... See full summary »

Director: Stephen Judson | Stars: Liam Neeson, Steve Atteberry, Nancy Holler Aulenbach, Hazel Barton

Votes: 537 | Gross: $30.00M

19. India: Kingdom of the Tiger (2002)

42 min | Documentary, Short

Follow in the footsteps of Jim Corbett, the famed English hunter-naturalist, as he races to save an Indian village from the terror of a man-eating tiger. Along his journey he expresses his ... See full summary »

Director: Bruce Neibaur | Stars: Colin Vint, Christopher Heyerdahl, Smriti Mishra, Hema Bisht

Votes: 234

20. Coral Reef Adventure (2003)

Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary

Take a once in a lifetime journey across the South Pacific for a spectacular IMAX adventure. Joy, ecstasy, a spiritual high: these words describe the exhilaration of diving a pristine coral... See full summary »

Director: Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Liam Neeson, Howard Hall, Michele Hall, Jean-Michel Cousteau

Votes: 603 | Gross: $24.60M

21. Volcanoes of the Deep Sea (2003)

Not Rated | 47 min | Documentary

Alvin, a deep-sea mechanized probe, makes a voyage some 12,000 feet underwater to explore the Azores, a constantly-erupting volcanic rift between Europe and North America.

Director: Stephen Low | Stars: Ed Harris, Richard Lutz, Bruce Strickrott

Votes: 356



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