Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers is a documentary film directed by Nigel Paterson, running about 53 minutes.

What it’s about. Adapted from the multi-award winning BBC1 series, Planet Dinosaur 3D recreates the lost world of the dinosaurs in a groundbreaking stereoscopic production. This is one of the most ambitious animated programmes ever attempted for broadcast TV, recreating every detail of these extraordinary animals in an entirely digital production that stretches the boundaries of broadcast 3D with a scale and ambition normally reserved for Hollywood feature films. Planet Dinosaur 3D is a thrilling and immersive journey into a lost world. Pulling together cutting edge research from around the world this programme uses the latest, stunning fossil evidence to chart the rise and fall of the 'Ultimate Killers'; from the iconic Spinosaurus, the largest predator ever to walk the Earth, to Microraptor and the feathered, flying dinosaurs from China. At last, thanks to the advances in technology, and for the first time ever, these monsters can be experienced in all their full, magnificent wonder.

Who’s in it. Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers stars John Hurt as Narrator (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers 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 Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers page.

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