A Plastic Ocean

Looking for a documentary that treats its subject seriously, available in the US on Kanopy and Hoopla? A Plastic Ocean does. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 88 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Craig Leeson's involvement signals a level of cooperation that is hard to secure. Start it on Kanopy whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

A Plastic Ocean is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. A Plastic Ocean resists the urge to oversimplify a subject that deserves better. A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans. Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. A Plastic Ocean came out in 2016. The restraint in A Plastic Ocean is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want their entertainment to leave them with something, A Plastic Ocean delivers on both counts. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The subject drives every choice here, not the other way around. The kind of production you finish and immediately want to read more about.

A Plastic Ocean was released in 2016, directed by and starring Craig Leeson. The full 102-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.