Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon poster

Released in 2018, Attenborough and the Sea Dragon is a documentary film directed by Sally Thomson, running about 59 minutes.

What it’s about. Sir David Attenborough investigates the discovery of a 200 million year old Ichthyosaur on the Jurassic Coast in southern England. Using state of the art technology and CGI David brings the story of the fossilised ichthyosaur out of the rock and shows us what this creature was really like as it lived during the Jurassic time period.

Who’s in it. Attenborough and the Sea Dragon stars David Attenborough as Self, Benjamin Moon as Self and Fiann Smithwick as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Attenborough and the Sea Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attenborough and the Sea Dragon page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018)?
In US, Attenborough and the Sea Dragon is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Attenborough and the Sea Dragon worth watching?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Attenborough and the Sea Dragon?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon stars David Attenborough, Benjamin Moon and Fiann Smithwick.
When was Attenborough and the Sea Dragon released?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.