Planet Earth

Right now you can watch Planet Earth in Australia on Stan, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and Discovery+ Amazon Channel — and it earns the access it was given. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 1,257 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. The access the production secured is remarkable, and it does justice to it. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Stan.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Planet Earth earns its spot. Planet Earth resists the urge to oversimplify a subject that deserves better. David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries. The involvement of David Attenborough signals a level of access rarely granted. It was aired in 2006. Planet Earth lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Anyone after documentary work that genuinely informs rather than confirms will value Planet Earth. Viewers who responded to Our Planet will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Rigorous in a way documentary work does not always commit to. Not background viewing — it rewards your full attention.

Planet Earth wrapped up in 2006 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. 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.