Seconds from Disaster (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Series · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2005, Seconds from Disaster is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Seconds from Disaster is a US/UK-produced documentary television programme that investigates historically relevant man-made and natural disasters of the 20th century. Each episode aims to explain a single incidental by analyzing the causes and circumstances that ultimately effected the disaster. The program uses re-enactments, interviews, testimonies, and CGI to analyze the sequence of events second-by-second for the audience. Narrators for the show are Ashton Smith, Richard Vaughan and Peter Guinness.

Who’s in it. Seconds from Disaster stars Richard Vaughn as Narrator, Ashton Smith as Narrator (US), Peter Guinness as Narrator and Ryo Takagi as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Seconds from Disaster has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seconds from Disaster page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seconds from Disaster tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Seconds from Disaster (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seconds from Disaster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Seconds from Disaster worth watching?
Seconds from Disaster holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Seconds from Disaster?
Seconds from Disaster stars Richard Vaughn, Ashton Smith, Peter Guinness, Ryo Takagi and Andrew Sullivan.
When was Seconds from Disaster released?
Seconds from Disaster was released in 2005.