Earth

Name: Earth
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 22, 2009
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 72
Cast: Patrick Stewart

2009

METASCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Critic Reviews

See All

USER SCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Ratings

See All

6.4

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6.4	Your Score
6.4	User Score Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Ratings

Would you like to write a review?

There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. 0/5000

Check box if your review contains spoilers

Play Sound

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:

You are not allowed to view this material at this time.

Earth

Now Playing: Earth

Movie Details & Credits

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: April 22, 2009 | G

Starring: Patrick Stewart

Summary: The first film in the Disneynature series, Earth, narrated by James Earl Jones, tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across the planet we all call home. Earth combines rare action, unimaginable scale and impossible locations by capturing the most intimate moments of our planet's wildest and mostThe first film in the Disneynature series, Earth, narrated by James Earl Jones, tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across the planet we all call home. Earth combines rare action, unimaginable scale and impossible locations by capturing the most intimate moments of our planet's wildest and most elusive creatures. (Disneynature)… Expand

Director: Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: G

Runtime: 90 min

See All Details and Credits

Watch Now

Stream On

Buy on

Stream On

Expand

Metascore

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Critic Reviews

Lisa Schwarzbaum

This super-duper deluxe nature documentary clearly aims to recruit young viewers as conservationists. Read full review

Jean Oppenheimer

State-of-the-art camera equipment captures images of startling clarity and proximity. There isn't one frame of CGI. Read full review

Jay Weissberg

A ravishing distillation of the BBC/Discovery series "Planet Earth," docu brings to the large screen memorable images that cried out on TV for the full movie-going experience. Read full review

James Berardinelli

It requires only four words to describe Earth: glorious photography, annoying narration. Read full review

Stephen Farber

Although Earth falls short of its potential, it still contains enough glorious photography to please its target audience. Read full review

Andrea Gronvall

This first feature from Disney's new nature division has an encyclopedic reach and spectacular footage shot by more than two dozen crack cinematographers. Read full review

Justin Berton

For adults, Earth misses the mark of riveting storytelling. Earth crams in the dramatic adventures of several species (including penguins) - with the result that it comes up short on telling one really good story. Read full review

SEE ALL 26 REVIEWS

Write a Review

User Reviews

AlD

Apr 30, 2009

I saw this on the big screen and was in awe. A nature documentary that is simply the best of its genre.

2 of 2 users found this helpful

Aquophis

Feb 6, 2012

Very wonderful movie that is sure to get children to care about animals and the environment. We need to militantly raise a generation of eco-warriors to save our planet and put the lives and welfare of animals before ourselves.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

JayH

Aug 28, 2009

What is it with Disney and animals being killed or dying in films? It's like an obsession - from Bambi to Old Yeller to this. I love nature documentaries, but I want to feel enthralled with the beauty, not the heartache of killing and death. I realize it's part of the natural What is it with Disney and animals being killed or dying in films? It's like an obsession - from Bambi to Old Yeller to this. I love nature documentaries, but I want to feel enthralled with the beauty, not the heartache of killing and death. I realize it's part of the natural cycle, but I don't have to be hit over the head with it either. Needless to say, I was disappointed. The cinematography is magnificent though. The score is a bit overdone. Cheer up Disney.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful

BarbaraP

Apr 24, 2009

10 for photography, 3 for editing--too many animals, no real focus. It was easy to space off in the middle. Winged Migration and March of the Penguins are so much better.

0 of 0 users found this helpful

JoshP

May 21, 2009

Earth's narration is cleared geared towards seven-year-olds, and there are perhaps eight facts in the entire movie. Clips are often shown with no explanation as to what or where they are. The footage is still spectacular, but in Planet Earth, it was arranged and presented far better Earth's narration is cleared geared towards seven-year-olds, and there are perhaps eight facts in the entire movie. Clips are often shown with no explanation as to what or where they are. The footage is still spectacular, but in Planet Earth, it was arranged and presented far better than in Earth. I suggest that you watch the original Planet Earth series if you liked Earth and haven't ever seen Planet Earth--it's far better, in my opinion, and David Attenborough is awesome, of course. On another note, people who don't believe in global warming...funny stuff. Thanks, P K, for brightening my day!… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful

TDKinDallas

Apr 24, 2009

Already saw it on TV. I was hoping that there was going to, at least, be some new footage focusing on the "three animal families", but there was not. Rehash of Planet Earth that is still worth seeing on the big screen (XD3 baby!!) if you are a fan. What really ***** is they show you a Already saw it on TV. I was hoping that there was going to, at least, be some new footage focusing on the "three animal families", but there was not. Rehash of Planet Earth that is still worth seeing on the big screen (XD3 baby!!) if you are a fan. What really ***** is they show you a preview for earth oceans that looks really good, but comes out "earth day" next year!!!! What's the deal????… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful

AlexR

May 7, 2009

This movie sucked balls. all they did was just take the footage from Planet Earth (BBC Series) and say they filmed it. Disney is such a butthole. "What's all this I hear about not wearing the Purity rings, ha ha" - Mr. Mouse.

0 of 1 users found this helpful

SEE ALL 14 REVIEWS