Attenborough and the Sea Dragon 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- Director
- Sally Thomson
- Network
- BBC
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV channel
What is Attenborough and the Sea Dragon?
Topic: Film "Attenborough and the Sea Dragon" (2018). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 7, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- BBC
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 16 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~59 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- BBC
Where to watch in United States
Free
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Title: Attenborough and the Sea Dragon.
Year: 2018.
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 59m.
Director: Sally Thomson.
Cast/People: David Attenborough, Benjamin Moon, Chris Moore, Fiann Smithwick.
Plot: Sir David Attenborough investigates the discovery of a 200 million year old Ichthyosaur on the Jurassic Coast in southern England.
Specific location: Near Lyme Regis in Dorset, UK.
Techniques used: State of the art technology and CGI to show what the creature was like during the Jurassic time period.
Release/Broadcast info: US release Jan 9, 2019. Broadcast on BBC1 on Sunday, 7 January 2018 at 8pm.
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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Attenborough and the Sea Dragon worth watching?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Attenborough and the Sea Dragon and when was it released?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon is a feature film with a runtime of 59 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.
Who directed Attenborough and the Sea Dragon?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon was directed by Sally Thomson.
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