Super Comet: After the Impact (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 2007, Super Comet: After the Impact is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Super Comet: After The Impact is a 2007 speculative documentary produced by ZDF and the Discovery Channel. It was directed by Stefan Schneider. The two-hour production hypothesizes the effects on modern-day earth of a large comet impacting in Mexico near the same location of the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, the ancient impact of a comet or meteor that is believed to have triggered the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. The film alternates between interviews with climatologists and researchers and dramatized scenes following several groups of people as they attempt to survive in the days and months after the disaster: a separated family in France, a pair of scientists in Hawaii, a man who manages to survive for a period of time near the ground zero impact in Mexico, and a tribe in Cameroon.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Super Comet: After the Impact sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Super Comet: After the Impact page.

If you liked it. Fans of Super Comet: After the Impact tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Super Comet: After the Impact (2007)?
In US, Super Comet: After the Impact is available to stream on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Super Comet: After the Impact worth watching?
Super Comet: After the Impact holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Super Comet: After the Impact released?
Super Comet: After the Impact was released in 2007.