The Blue Planet(2001)
A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE OCEANS.
The Blue Planet Synopsis
Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about the oceans than they do about the surface of the moon. This limited series travels from various coasts to the poles to examine watery denizens ranging from the gigantic blue whale to microscopic coral polyps.
The Blue Planet (2001) is a documentary series that premiered on September 12, 2001, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars David Attenborough. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 406 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2001-09-12
- Last aired:
- 2001-10-31
The Blue Planet (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Blue Planet before you start streaming.
The Blue Planet Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The Blue Planet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 406 ratings.
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The Blue Planet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Blue Planet?
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The Blue Planet (2001) is available to stream on Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Discovery + and Planet Earth Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Blue Planet are there?
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The Blue Planet has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 12, 2001.
Is The Blue Planet still running?
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No. The Blue Planet is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 31, 2001.
Who is in the cast of The Blue Planet?
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The Blue Planet (2001) stars David Attenborough. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Blue Planet any good?
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The Blue Planet (2001) is rated 8.4 out of 10 from 406 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Blue Planet trailer?
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The official The Blue Planet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.