The Last Continent (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2007, The Last Continent is a documentary film directed by Jean Lemire, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2005, a small group of scientists and filmmakers agreed to leave everything behind for more than a year to sail to the Antarctic and live in isolation. Following in the path of the greatest explorers, expedition leader Jean Lemire and the crew of the Sedna IV dedicated themselves completely to measuring the threat posed by global warming in a place where Earth is particularly vulnerable. The resulting film, is a record of their incredible 430-day journey that inspires equal measures of fear and admiration. Alternating between captivating images of beauty and serenity, and spine-tingling sequences where the ship's crew finds itself on the edge of catastrophe, this is an expedition where danger and wonder are inextricably linked.
Who’s in it. The Last Continent stars Donald Sutherland as Narrator (uncredited), Jean Lemire as Self, Mariano Lopez as Self and Mario Cyr as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Last Continent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Continent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Continent 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 Last Continent (2007)?
- In US, The Last Continent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Continent worth watching?
- The Last Continent holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Continent?
- The Last Continent stars Donald Sutherland, Jean Lemire, Mariano Lopez, Mario Cyr and François Prévost.
- When was The Last Continent released?
- The Last Continent was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.