David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough (born May 8, 1926) is a broadcaster and naturalist. His career as the respected face and voice of natural history programmes has endured for more than 50 years. He is best known for writing and presenting the nine “Life” series, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, which collectively form a comprehensive survey of all life on the planet. He is also a former senior manager at the BBC, having served as controller of BBC Two and director of programming for BBC Television in the 1960s and 1970s.

He is the younger brother of director, producer and actor Richard Attenborough.

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David Attenborough Movies

Discover the best David Attenborough movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring David Attenborough ranked by year and score.

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A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough

A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough (2026)

Documentary
Fifty years ago, a young David Attenborough crouched in the undergrowth and met a group of gorillas for the first time. What followed was one of wildlife filmmaking's most enduring...
Score 7.4
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Ocean with David Attenborough

Ocean with David Attenborough (2025)

Documentary
At 98 years old, David Attenborough turns his attention to the body of water that covers most of our planet and, by his reckoning, holds everything together. Moving through coral...
Score 8.0

David Attenborough TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of David Attenborough TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring David Attenborough.

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Our Planet

Our Planet (2019)

Documentary Family
Narrated by David Attenborough and produced in partnership with WWF, Our Planet takes viewers to the farthest corners of Earth, from frozen Arctic tundra to equatorial rainforests, to document wildlife...
Score 8.5
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Blue Planet II

Blue Planet II (2017)

Documentary Family
The ocean covers more than two thirds of Earth, yet most of it remains beyond the reach of human eyes. Blue Planet II sends cameras deeper, farther, and longer than...
Score 8.6
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Planet Earth II

Planet Earth II (2016)

Documentary Family
Sir David Attenborough returns to guide viewers through six of Earth's most demanding environments, from remote islands and soaring mountains to sprawling deserts and the urban sprawl we call home....
Score 8.6
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Planet Earth

Planet Earth (2006)

Documentary
Four years. Sixty-four countries. One staggering portrait of life on Earth. David Attenborough guides viewers through ecosystems most people will never visit in person, from frozen polar plains to sunlit...
Score 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring David Attenborough? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring David Attenborough are A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, Ocean with David Attenborough, and Our Planet.
How many movies and TV shows has David Attenborough starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles starring David Attenborough, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring David Attenborough worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring David Attenborough maintains a strong average user rating of 8.3 out of 10 across all tracked titles.