---
title: "Winged Migration"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/winged-migration-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11516
imdb_id: "tt0301727"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 214
content_rating: "G"
---

# Winged Migration (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/winged-migration-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Winged Migration is a 2001 documentary film that follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles. The film depicts these arduous treks as crucial for survival as the birds navigate by the stars, cross oceans, and evade predators, illness, and injury.

Shot over the course of three years on all seven continents, the Oscar-nominated documentary highlights how migrations are undertaken as a community before birds disperse into family units at their destinations. The production details how every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the time.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow migratory bird species on their long journeys across thousands of miles."

### Why Watch
- Follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from summer homes to the equator and back.
- Shows birds navigating by the stars and facing challenges like crossing oceans, predators, illness, and injury.
- Shot over the course of three years on all seven continents.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a documentary covering the arduous treks of birds, which may not appeal to viewers seeking narrative fiction.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is documentary-based and spans a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #documentary, #migratory-birds, #nature, #odysseys, #survival, #all-seven-continents

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jacques Perrin
- **Networks / Studios**: Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jacques Perrin** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Philippe Labro** as *Narrator (voice, English version)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Winged Migration (2001)?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms such as Plex and The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Winged Migration (2001) worth watching?
It is an Oscar-nominated documentary shot over three years on all seven continents that captures the amazing odysseys of traveling birds.

### Q: What is the runtime of Winged Migration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes.

### Q: How many essential episodes are there?
Winged Migration is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Winged Migration — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11516)
- [Winged Migration (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301727/fullcredits/)
- [Winged Migration - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winged_Migration)
- [Winged Migration (2001) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11516-le-peuple-migrateur/cast)
- [Winged Migration (2001) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/winged-migration/credits)

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