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title: "Attenborough and the Sea Dragon"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/attenborough-and-the-sea-dragon-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 497160
imdb_id: "tt7764186"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 59
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/attenborough-and-the-sea-dragon-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Britbox Apple TV channel | Amazon Prime Video | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | BBC iPlayer | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Britbox Apple TV channel | Amazon Prime Video | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sally Thomson
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Attenborough** as *Presenter*
- **Benjamin Moon** as *Self*
- **Fiann Smithwick** as *Self*
- **Chris Moore** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Attenborough and the Sea Dragon online?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon is currently available to watch or stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Attenborough and the Sea Dragon?
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon was directed by Sally Thomson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Attenborough and the Sea Dragon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/497160)
- [Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (TV Movie 2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7764186/?ref_%3Djustwatch)
- [Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018) — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/497160-attenborough-and-the-sea-dragon)
- [Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018) - Sally Thomson | Cast ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/attenborough-and-the-sea-dragon-am214652/cast-crew)
- [Attenborough and the Sea Dragon | Ichthyosaurs: a day in the life…](https://ichthyosaurs.wordpress.com/2018/01/06/attenborough-and-the-sea-dragon/)
- [Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018) 평점 후기 등장인물 무료 다시보기 OTT 보는곳](https://gamsgopromocode.com/)

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