Blue Planet

1990 0h 40m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 31

Documentary

Synopsis

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From the unique vantage point of 200 miles above Earth's surface, we see how natural forces - volcanoes, earthquakes and hurricanes - affect our world, and how a powerful new force - humankind - has begun to alter the face of the planet. From Amazon rain forests to Serengeti grasslands, Blue Planet inspires a new appreciation of life on Earth, our only home.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

James Buchli
Narrator (voice)
Toni Myers
Narrator (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ben Burtt
Writers: Toni Myers
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ben Burtt, shot by David Douglas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Maribeth Solomon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Toni Myers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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James Buchli and Toni Myers carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0099158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ben Burtt directs. David Douglas behind the camera. Maribeth Solomon scores. Toni Myers cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ben Burtt, shot by David Douglas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Maribeth Solomon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Toni Myers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7James Buchli and Toni Myers carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0099158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.