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- Born to Be Wild (2011), Ages: 5+ Narrated — as all wonderful things in this world should be — by Morgan Freeman, Born to be Wild is a brief (40-minute) nature documentary about conservationists who adopt and raise displaced orangutans and elephants in Borneo and Kenya, respectively, preparing the animals for re-entry into their natural habitats.
- Microcosmos (1996), Ages: 6+ It is impossible to tell that Microcosmos was made over 20 years ago. It’s a wonderful film about bugs, of all things, using microscopic cameras that make the bugs appear larger than life.
- Expedition China (2017), Ages: 6+ Kids can witness some of the hardest to reach environments in the world with Expedition China. They get to the real, behind-the-scenes fight to make Born in China, and view previously unseen footage of baby pandas, monkeys walking, and the amount of effort put into making nature documentaries.
- A Beautiful Planet (2016), Ages: 6+ Got a kid who loves space? They’ll love A Beautiful Planet, narrated by Jennifer Lawrence. Astronauts on the International Space Station captured fifteen months worth of footage of Earth; the documentary explores our small blue dot, the daily lives of the astronauts, the technology of space, and about the international cooperation between astronauts.
- My Octopus Teacher. Completely captivating and inspiring, My Octopus Teacher may be the most perfect nature film on Netflix. When filmmaker and freediver Craig Foster slowly befriends an octopus on his daily dives, he becomes privy to the secrets of how she adapts and survives.
- National Parks Adventure. Originally released for IMAX, National Parks Adventure’s stunning cinematography is no less astounding on the small screen. Robert Redford narrates as viewers get the chance to experience the glory of some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
- Chasing Coral. A rare Netflix Original documentary, Chasing Coral is another dazzling look at the world around us, stunning audiences with brilliant colors and the variety of species that exist within our world’s coral reefs.
- Kiss the Ground. The Woody Harrelson narrated Kiss the Ground offers a refreshing shift in the discussion around climate change: a viable solution. In this surprisingly fast-paced documentary, audiences are taken all over the world as the film examines the benefits that regenerative farming can have on reversing climate change.
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- The Best Educational Documentaries for Kids. The following are some of the best current documentaries for kids I’ve come across.
- Apollo 11. Common Sense Media suggested age: 5+ Even if your child doesn’t have an interest in outer space, they’ll likely still find this documentary fascinating.
- March of the Penguins. Common Sense Media suggested age: 6+ This delightful and intriguing film about the life of penguins is one that kids of all ages – including adults – will enjoy.
- Pick of the Litter. Common Sense Media suggested age: 6+ Pick of the Litter follows the lives of five puppies at Guide Dogs for the Blind to see which will have what it takes to become a guide dog.
2 days ago · Kangaroo Valley. age 6+. Absorbing kangaroo docu has peril, predator chases. On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022) See full review. MOVIE. The Short Game. age 7+. Fabulous, kid-friendly docu about world's youngest golfers. On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013) See full review. Does your family love documentaries?
Mar 27, 2020 · Watch on Netflix. The Bad Kids Another doc with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Bad Kids is an observational work that follows students at Black Rock Continuation High School, an alternative ...
Apr 16, 2020 · Beary Tales. When a well-known wildlife photographer discovers two orphaned bear cubs, he saves them from starvation and develops a real bond. ( Netflix, TV-G) Deep Blue. Dive deep into the sea to learn more about your favorite sea life. Swim with sharks and whales, waddle with penguins, and explore the weird creatures of the deep. ( Disney+, G)
