The Privileged Planet (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2004, The Privileged Planet is a documentary film directed by Wayne P. Allen, running about 60 minutes. “The Search For Purpose In The Universe” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This 60-minute video documentary explores the conditions on Earth that allow for intelligent life and also make it a strangely well suited place for viewing and analyzing the universe.

Who’s in it. The Privileged Planet stars John Rhys-Davies as Narrator, Robert Jastrow as Himself, Paul Davies as Himself and Donald Brownlee as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Privileged Planet has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Privileged Planet page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Privileged Planet 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 The Privileged Planet (2004)?
In US, The Privileged Planet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Privileged Planet worth watching?
The Privileged Planet 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 The Privileged Planet?
The Privileged Planet stars John Rhys-Davies, Robert Jastrow, Paul Davies and Donald Brownlee.
When was The Privileged Planet released?
The Privileged Planet was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.