The Blue Planet (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2001, The Blue Planet is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about the oceans than they do about the surface of the moon. This limited series travels from various coasts to the poles to examine watery denizens ranging from the gigantic blue whale to microscopic coral polyps.
Who’s in it. The Blue Planet stars David Attenborough as Self - Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Blue Planet sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Discovery + and Planet Earth Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Planet tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Planet (2001)?
- In US, The Blue Planet is available to stream on Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel and Discovery +, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Planet worth watching?
- The Blue Planet holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blue Planet?
- The Blue Planet stars David Attenborough.
- When was The Blue Planet released?
- The Blue Planet was released in 2001.