Animal Armageddon (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2009, Animal Armageddon is an animation, history and documentary film directed by Jason McKinley, running about 360 minutes. “The story of Life on Earth is a disaster.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Against a backdrop of global catastrophe, the 6-hour paleontology-based documentary miniseries "Animal Armageddon" brings to life an unprecedented vision of ancient Earth. From the very beginning, the course of evolution has been dramatically altered by catastrophe. Numerous mass extinction events have devastated the Animal Kingdom. Each time disaster has struck, nature has shown remarkable resiliency. Animals have rebounded with with amazing biological innovation and vast increases in diversity. Humans have always had a stake in this. From tiny flatworms to the first amphibians, our own DNA had to survive for us to evolve into what we are now: the first species that can trigger its own extinction.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Animal Armageddon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Animal Armageddon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animal Armageddon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Animal Armageddon (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Animal Armageddon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Animal Armageddon worth watching?
- Animal Armageddon holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Animal Armageddon released?
- Animal Armageddon was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 360 minutes.