Chasing Coral (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 7.7

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Released in 2017, Chasing Coral is a documentary film directed by Jeff Orlowski, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Coral reefs are the nursery for all life in the oceans, a remarkable ecosystem that sustains us. Yet with carbon emissions warming the seas, a phenomenon called “coral bleaching”—a sign of mass coral death—has been accelerating around the world, and the public has no idea of the scale or implication of the catastrophe silently raging underwater.

Who’s in it. Chasing Coral stars Andrew Ackerman as Himself, Pim Bongaerts as Himself - Additional Featured Scientist, Neal Cantin as Himself - Additional Featured Scientist and Phil Dustan as Himself - Scientific Advisor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Chasing Coral has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing Coral page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Coral tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chasing Coral (2017)?
In US, Chasing Coral is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Chasing Coral worth watching?
Chasing Coral holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Chasing Coral?
Chasing Coral stars Andrew Ackerman, Pim Bongaerts, Neal Cantin, Phil Dustan and Ruth Gates.
When was Chasing Coral released?
Chasing Coral was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.