13 National Geographic Documentary Films
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Finding the Next EarthMovie · 2011 · 45mFollow astronomers in their quest to find a habitable planet—a new Earth. Witness the launches of the space missions Kepler and CoRot, and the exciting discoveries of potentially habitable worlds. A controversial finding emerges: a planet in a twilight zone where life might exist, though its existence remains uncertain. Scientists are studying the conditions needed for life and developing the James Webb Space Telescope, designed to analyze planetary atmospheres for signs of life. This search holds the potential for humanity's most significant discovery, fundamentally altering our understanding of our place in the universe.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.0 - 2
Search For the Battleship BismarckMovie · 1989"Sink the Bismarck!" The desperate order echoed across the Atlantic as the British hunted Germany's mightiest battleship. The chase concluded on May 27, 1941, with the Bismarck sinking in deep waters, a loss of over 2,000 lives. Nearly fifty years later, Dr. Robert Ballard, the explorer who found the Titanic, located the wreck of the infamous Bismarck off the coast of France on June 8, 1989. National Geographic revisits the Bismarck's final mission and speaks with those who survived the devastating World War II battle. The program culminates with exclusive footage of this groundbreaking underwater discovery.IMDb 7.2 - 3
Save the Titanic With Bob BallardMovie · 2012 · 45mRobert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic in 1985, now explores the ship's story from the perspective of the people who sailed on it a century ago. In "Save the Titanic With Bob Ballard," he journeys to Northern Ireland, visiting the shipyards where the Titanic was built. Ballard seeks to answer a key question: can the Titanic survive another 100 years? As threats from nature, tourists, and salvage operations increase, Ballard joins forces with the families of those who perished and survived to safeguard the Titanic's historical legacy.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.0 - 4
Titanic: How It Really SankMovie · 2009 · 50mThe sinking of the Titanic was not just an accident; it was a preventable tragedy caused by a series of avoidable human errors. This National Geographic drama-documentary examines the official inquiry following the disaster, alongside new evidence found since the ship's wreck was discovered in 1985, to answer the question: Who Sank the Titanic?IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 5
Wicked Pirate CityMovie · 2011 · 120mPort Royal, Jamaica – the legendary city of pirates – was once the most notorious place on Earth, but it was destroyed by an earthquake that sank it into the ocean. Now, a dive team is employing advanced technology to explore the submerged ruins and experience life as the pirates who once roamed its streets.IMDb 6.7TMDB 8.0 - 6
Lost Cities Of The BibleMovie · 2006 · 45mThe Bible recounts God's destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their wickedness, and his support for Joshua in the conquest of Jericho, another city deemed irredeemably wicked. Are these biblical accounts historical fact or merely moral stories? Archaeological and geological evidence may hold the key to determining the truth.TMDB 8.0 - 7
Bizarre DinosaursMovie · 2009 · 48mDinosaurs were powerful creatures, but also incredibly strange. Some predators had unusually large or oddly shaped body parts. Join leading paleontologists on a global journey to discover some of the most surprising dinosaurs: Mamenchisaurus, with a neck longer than its body; Chasmosaurus, sporting a frilly head crest for attracting mates; Spinosaurus, featuring huge extensions from its back that might have formed a sail or hump; and Parasaurolophus, whose distinctive head crest was a key part of courtship.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 8
Dino Death TrapMovie · 2007 · 52mScientists are calling it the "Pit of Death," others "Dinosaur Pompeii." The site contains dinosaur corpses piled high, with many newly discovered, well-preserved skeletons – some never seen before. These include a bizarre ancestor of the T. rex, an ancestor of the triceratops, an ancient crocodilian, and nearly 40 other species dating back 160 million years, a period of dinosaur history poorly understood. Unearthed in the dry Junggar Basin of western China, a team of paleontologists are uncovering answers to this mystery in dinosaur evolution. The bones are examined, reconstructed with high-resolution CGI, and brought to life, slowly revealing who these dinosaurs were, how they died, and what they can teach us about the Lost Age of the Dinosaurs.IMDb 7.3TMDB 8.0 - 9
Inside the Milky WayMovie · 2010 · 91mJoin a breathtaking voyage spanning 100,000 light-years to explore pivotal moments in the Milky Way's past. National Geographic uses advanced science to create a detailed, 3-D CGI model of our galaxy. Journey to the center to investigate supermassive black holes, witness the birth and death of stars, and soar above the galactic plane to reveal its true form. Explore the spiral arms, searching for potential signs of life within its cosmic dust.IMDb 8.1TMDB 6.9 - 10
National Geographic: Pyramids of DeathMovie · 2005 · 52mThese are some of the largest pyramids on Earth, immense structures of stone and earth that dominate the landscape, symbols of a powerful civilization. But the people who built them were not pharaohs. This is Teotihuacán, a majestic ancient city in Mexico, once home to one of the most influential civilizations. Around 750 AD, this advanced society mysteriously disappeared. The origins of its people, their language, and even the city's original name remain unknown. DNA analysis reveals they were distinct from the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. Once thought to be a peaceful society, new discoveries suggest a darker reality. Deep within Teotihuacán’s pyramids, experts have unearthed countless vaults filled with unusual human remains.TMDB 6.8 - 11Lost CivilizationMovie · 2012 · 45mA groundbreaking discovery in Turkey in 1995 – a complex older than the pyramids and Stonehenge – is challenging everything we thought we knew about human history. Only recently have experts fully grasped the site's importance, forcing them to reconsider the entire timeline of human development. Could this monument have sparked humanity’s progression from the Stone Age to the Space Race? Experts, including Dave Chapman, investigate the construction and purpose of this enigmatic place.
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Five Years on MarsMovie · 2008 · 96mIn 2004, NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers landed on Mars with a projected lifespan of just a few months. However, their mission unexpectedly extended to five years, transforming from a short-term search for water into a remarkable feat of exploration. The rovers have traveled vast distances across challenging terrain, including mountains and craters, enduring dust storms and mechanical issues. Having repeatedly overcome near-fatal situations, their future remains uncertain.IMDb 7.9TMDB 4.5 - 13
Finding AtlantisMovie · 2011 · 60m"Finding Atlantis," a National Geographic Channel film hosted by Professor Richard Freund of Hartford University, explores a quest to locate the legendary lost city. Freund details his efforts to find Atlantis, long considered myth, using advanced technology like ground-penetrating radar, digital mapping, and satellite imagery. He argues that Plato's 360 BC description of Atlantis, destroyed by a massive tsunami in Spain's Doñana National Park, north of Cadiz, may hold historical truth. Experts are currently surveying the Spanish marshlands for evidence of this ancient civilization.IMDb 6.1TMDB 7.2
