Bill Nye's Global Meltdown (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Bill Nye's Global Meltdown is a notable film, running about 45 minutes. “Bill Nye experiences the five stages of climate change grief – from denial to acceptance – and along the way, he’ll explore what’s gone wrong with our planet and how we can start to turn thin” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Acclaimed educator and "Science Guy" Bill Nye realizes the reason he is feeling down is because he is in fact suffering from "climate change grief." With a little help from Hollywood action star and environmental advocate former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nye delves into the various manifestations of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance that represent not only the clinical stages of grief, but also the shared emotions that people exhibit in relation to the stark realities of climate change.

Who’s in it. Bill Nye's Global Meltdown stars Bill Nye as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Bill Nye's Global Meltdown sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bill Nye's Global Meltdown page.