Life on Earth (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 9.1
Released in 1979, Life on Earth is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.
Who’s in it. Life on Earth stars David Attenborough as Self - Presenter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.1/10, Life on Earth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, Britbox Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life on Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life on Earth tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life on Earth (1979)?
- In US, Life on Earth is available to stream on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream and Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life on Earth worth watching?
- Life on Earth holds an audience score of 9.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life on Earth?
- Life on Earth stars David Attenborough.
- When was Life on Earth released?
- Life on Earth was released in 1979.