The Canary Islands (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 8

The Canary Islands poster

Released in 2016, The Canary Islands is a documentary film directed by Michael Schlamberger, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. There are few places on earth that have such a diverse variety of terrain and range of climates concentrated in a relatively small area - temperate coastline, scorching arid deserts and tundra, tropical rainforests and frozen snowcapped mountains. And there are few places that are as heavily exploited by humans, yet remain a wilderness.

Who’s in it. The Canary Islands stars Peter Simonischek as Himself - Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Canary Islands sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Canary Islands page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Canary Islands tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Canary Islands (2016)?
In US, The Canary Islands is available to stream on Magellan TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Canary Islands worth watching?
The Canary Islands holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands stars Peter Simonischek.
When was The Canary Islands released?
The Canary Islands was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.