The Greatest Places (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, The Greatest Places is a documentary film directed by Mal Wolfe, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. A journey to seven of the most geographically dynamic locations on earth. The film features spectacular land forms, diverse wildlife and the people and cultures indigenous to these places. Distinct geographic places include the great island of Madagascar, home to unique limestone pinnacles and the playful lemur; and the greatest desert—the Namib—home of the largest sand dunes in the world that tower majestically over its western border, the Atlantic Ocean. Other locations featured are the great icecap of Greenland, Iguazu Falls in Brazil, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Chang Tang Plateau in Tibet, and the Amazon River in South America.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Places stars Avery Brooks as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Greatest Places has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on XLTV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Places page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Places (1998)?
- In US, The Greatest Places is available to stream on XLTV Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Greatest Places worth watching?
- The Greatest Places holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest Places?
- The Greatest Places stars Avery Brooks.
- When was The Greatest Places released?
- The Greatest Places was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.