Secrets of Life (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Secrets of Life is a documentary film directed by James Algar, running about 70 minutes. “THE WONDROUS Mysteries of Nature Brought to the Screen for the First Time in a Motion Picture You Will Never Forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A feature-length documentary showing the changing world of nature, the sky, the sea, the sun, planets, insects and volcanic action. A story of nature's strange and intricate designs for survival and her many methods of perpetuating life.
Who’s in it. Secrets of Life stars Winston Hibler as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Secrets of Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secrets of Life page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secrets of Life (1956)?
- In US, Secrets of Life is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secrets of Life worth watching?
- Secrets of Life holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Secrets of Life?
- Secrets of Life stars Winston Hibler.
- When was Secrets of Life released?
- Secrets of Life was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.