Diving with the Coelacanth (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2013, Diving with the Coelacanth is a documentary film directed by Gil Kébaïli, running about 52 minutes. “A unique human adventure and a media-worthy scientific project” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 120 metres down off the wild coast of South Africa lives an animal once thought to have been extinct for 65 million years - the coelacanth, locally known as Gombessa. A dinosaur fish, a living fossil, that remains the only link connecting fish to terrestrial tetrapods: its fins contain the beginning of reptile and mammal leg bones! And what about the vestigial lung found at the back of its huge mouth?… A team of underwater explorers will film these legendary fish like never before.
Who’s in it. Diving with the Coelacanth stars Laurent Ballesta as Himself and Mélanie Faye as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Diving with the Coelacanth 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 Diving with the Coelacanth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diving with the Coelacanth 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 Diving with the Coelacanth (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diving with the Coelacanth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diving with the Coelacanth worth watching?
- Diving with the Coelacanth holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Diving with the Coelacanth?
- Diving with the Coelacanth stars Laurent Ballesta and Mélanie Faye.
- When was Diving with the Coelacanth released?
- Diving with the Coelacanth was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.