Plant Heist (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2021, Plant Heist is a documentary film directed by Chelsi de Cuba, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. California’s fight to protect valuable native succulents from an international poaching ring. When suspicious packages are found in a small town in northern California, Game Warden Pat Freeling, gets a tip about the peculiar activity. After further investigation he exposes a vast network of illegal plant poachers. These smugglers ravage the landscape as they rip thousands of the native succulent, Dudleya Farinosa, from their natural habitat. This small unassuming plant carries a hefty bounty on its head internationally, where a single succulent boasts a price tag in the thousands. With the help of volunteers, native plant biologists, and local government, they fight to stop this ecological destruction.
Who’s in it. Plant Heist stars Officer Patrick Freeling.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Plant Heist sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plant Heist page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plant Heist (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plant Heist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Plant Heist worth watching?
- Plant Heist holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Plant Heist?
- Plant Heist stars Officer Patrick Freeling.
- When was Plant Heist released?
- Plant Heist was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.