The Nature of Things (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Series · ★ 7.2

Released in 1960, The Nature of Things is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
Who’s in it. The Nature of Things stars Sarika Cullis-Suzuki as Self - Presenter, David Suzuki as Self - Presenter, Anthony Morgan as Self - Presenter and Donald Ivey as Self - Host, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Nature of Things has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nature of Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nature of Things tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nature of Things (1960)?
- In US, The Nature of Things is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nature of Things worth watching?
- The Nature of Things 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 The Nature of Things?
- The Nature of Things stars Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, David Suzuki, Anthony Morgan, Donald Ivey and Dennis Compayre.
- When was The Nature of Things released?
- The Nature of Things was released in 1960.
