Top Nature Documentaries: Best Disneynature Films to Discover
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EarthMovie · 2007 · 90m · DocumentaryEARTH, from Disneynature, follows the journeys of three animal families: polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It's an epic adventure showcasing the courage and magnificence of these creatures as they navigate life across the planet.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
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Monkey KingdomMovie · 2015 · 81m · DocumentaryIn the dense jungles of South Asia, a mother monkey and her infant face a challenging life within the Temple Troop. This lively community of monkeys navigates a complex social order while living in ancient ruins. They must fight to survive.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
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BearsMovie · 2014 · 78m · DocumentaryAlastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey document a year in the lives of Sky, an Alaskan brown bear, and her cubs, Scout and Amber. The film follows the family from their awakening after winter hibernation. Throughout the year, they rely on each other to find food and avoid dangers, particularly from other bears. While their lives are full of adventure, survival depends on staying together as a family.Stream on - 4
OceansMovie · 2010 · 84m · Documentary, FamilyThis ecological drama/documentary follows a global journey. It blends elements of a thriller with a thoughtful look at the disappearing beauty of underwater ecosystems.Stream on - 5
ChimpanzeeMovie · 2012 · 78m · DocumentaryThis nature documentary follows a family of chimpanzees in the rain forests of Ivory Coast and Uganda. We experience the world through Oscar, a young chimp, as he navigates life in the African jungle – a journey filled with humor, emotion, and hardship. After a devastating event separates him from his mother, Oscar must learn to survive alone in the challenging environment. Eventually, he finds refuge with an older chimp who offers him protection.Stream on - 6
Born in ChinaMovie · 2016 · 76m · Documentary"Born in China" offers a close look at wildlife in the Chinese wilderness. The film follows a panda mother and her cub, a golden monkey who feels overshadowed by his new baby sister, and a snow leopard mother raising her two cubs. It captures intimate moments in their lives.Stream on - 7
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the FlamingosMovie · 2008 · 78m · DocumentaryDeep in the remote wilderness of Lake Natron, northern Tanzania, a remarkable natural phenomenon occurs: the entire life cycle of a million flamingos, from birth to death.Stream on - 8
Wings of LifeMovie · 2011 · 77m · DocumentaryA beautiful love story is in danger – our future depends on it. The intricate relationships between bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, which enable plant reproduction, form a delicate and vital connection. Flowers, far from being merely beautiful, use their vibrant colors and flavors to attract pollinators, sparking a complex dance of seduction that sustains a third of our crops. Pollen and the animals that carry it are the unsung heroes of the global food chain. Their world is full of stories, drama, and beauty, but this fragile ecosystem is now threatened and in need of active protection.Stream on - 9
PenguinsMovie · 2019 · 76m · Documentary, FamilySteve, an Adélie penguin, journeys to find a mate and build a family. He befriends Wuzzo, an emperor penguin, but life in the Antarctic isn't without its challenges.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1
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TigerMovie · 2024 · 90m · Documentary, FamilyFollow a young tigress as she navigates life raising her cubs in the legendary forests of India.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 8.0
