Earth
Earth
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Earth is a visually impressive wildlife documentary that follows animal families across the planet, with a tone that is mostly awe filled, adventurous, and accessible to families. The sensitive material comes from the realities of nature, including a few scenes of hunting, fleeing, separation, and survival in harsh settings such as ice fields and dry plains. These moments are not constant and the film generally avoids graphic detail, but younger viewers may still feel upset by animals being threatened or by images linked to hunger, cold, exhaustion, or loss. Overall, it is gentler than many nature documentaries because the emphasis stays on wonder, beauty, and perseverance rather than on suffering. For children near age 6, watching together is helpful so an adult can calmly explain the natural food chain, prepare them for brief tense moments, and answer questions about why animals sometimes do not survive.
Synopsis
An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in EARTH. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet – polar bears, elephants and humpback whales.
Difficult scenes
Some sequences show animals being chased by predators or forced to escape quickly in order to survive. Even though the presentation stays restrained and not graphic, the suspense can feel quite real for a young child who is very sensitive to danger. The film follows animal families in harsh environments, which includes moments of separation, exhaustion, and the struggle to find food. These scenes may cause sadness or worry, especially for children who become strongly attached to the younger animals on screen.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2007
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Countries
- France, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield
- Main cast
- Patrick Stewart, Constantino Romero, James Earl Jones, Ken Watanabe, Ulrich Tukur, Anggun
- Studios
- Disneynature, Gaumont, BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Earth is a visually impressive wildlife documentary that follows animal families across the planet, with a tone that is mostly awe filled, adventurous, and accessible to families. The sensitive material comes from the realities of nature, including a few scenes of hunting, fleeing, separation, and survival in harsh settings such as ice fields and dry plains. These moments are not constant and the film generally avoids graphic detail, but younger viewers may still feel upset by animals being threatened or by images linked to hunger, cold, exhaustion, or loss. Overall, it is gentler than many nature documentaries because the emphasis stays on wonder, beauty, and perseverance rather than on suffering. For children near age 6, watching together is helpful so an adult can calmly explain the natural food chain, prepare them for brief tense moments, and answer questions about why animals sometimes do not survive.
Synopsis
An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in EARTH. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet – polar bears, elephants and humpback whales.
Difficult scenes
Some sequences show animals being chased by predators or forced to escape quickly in order to survive. Even though the presentation stays restrained and not graphic, the suspense can feel quite real for a young child who is very sensitive to danger. The film follows animal families in harsh environments, which includes moments of separation, exhaustion, and the struggle to find food. These scenes may cause sadness or worry, especially for children who become strongly attached to the younger animals on screen.