Decoding Neanderthals (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2013, Decoding Neanderthals is a history and documentary film directed by Nick Clarke Powell, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Over 60,000 years ago, the first modern humans left their African homeland and entered Europe, then a bleak and inhospitable continent in the grip of the Ice Age. But when they arrived, they were not alone: the stocky, powerfully built Neanderthals had already been living there for hundreds of thousands of years. So what happened when the first modern humans encountered the Neanderthals? Did they make love or war?
Who’s in it. Decoding Neanderthals stars Lance Lewman as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Decoding Neanderthals sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decoding Neanderthals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decoding Neanderthals tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Decoding Neanderthals (2013)?
- In US, Decoding Neanderthals is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Decoding Neanderthals worth watching?
- Decoding Neanderthals holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Decoding Neanderthals?
- Decoding Neanderthals stars Lance Lewman.
- When was Decoding Neanderthals released?
- Decoding Neanderthals was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.