naturalist
16 movies and shows
Where the Crawdads Sing
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
Captain Fantastic
Fri, 08 Jul 2016
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Fri, 14 Nov 2003
After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.
Creation
Fri, 25 Sep 2009
A psychological, heart-wrenching love story that provides a unique and inside look at Charles Darwin. Torn between faith and science, he struggles to finish his legendary book "On the Origin of the Species," which goes on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology.
Wild America
Wed, 02 Jul 1997
Three brothers - Marshall, Marty and Mark dream of becoming naturalists and portraying animal life of America. One summer their dream comes true, they travel through America, filming alligators, bears and moose.
Measuring the World
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
Germany in the early 19th century. "Die Vermessung der Welt" follows the two brilliant and eccentric scientists Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss on their life paths.
My Family and Other Animals
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
An English family relocates to sunny Greece in the months before WWII.
Angels and Insects
Sun, 10 Sep 1995
In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.
Amazon Adventure
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
This film follows scientist Henry Bates as he explores the Amazon for proof of natural selection.
30 Years of National Geographic Specials
Wed, 25 Jan 1995
Celebrates 30 years of televised specials by The National Geographic Society.
Darwin's Darkest Hour
Tue, 06 Oct 2009
In 1858 Charles Darwin struggles to publish one of the most controversial scientific theories ever conceived, while he and his wife Emma confront family tragedy.
Attenborough at 90
Sun, 08 May 2016
In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty Young, including the inspiring people he has met, the extraordinary journeys he has made and the remarkable animal encounters he has had across the globe. Joined by colleagues and friends, including Michael Palin and Chris Packham, Sir David shares some of the unforgettable moments from his unparalleled career, from capturing unique animal behaviour for the first time to the fast-paced advances in wildlife filming technology, as well as stories of the wonder and fragility of the natural world - stories that Sir David has spent his life exploring and championing.
What The Durrells Did Next
Sun, 19 May 2019
Hosted by Keeley Hawes, star of the popular television series The Durrells, this documentary reveals the adventures of the eccentric Durrell family once they left Corfu, Greece.
An Elephant Called Slowly
Wed, 01 Jan 1969
Bill and Ginny are invited by a naturalist friend to take care of his home in Africa while he is away, and they find themselves adopted by three orphan elephants.
On Dolphin Terms: The Story of Dean & JoJo
Wed, 01 Jan 2014
The true story of naturalist Dean Bernal and his efforts to protect his friend JoJo: a wild, sociable dolphin in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Humboldt et la redécouverte de la nature
Sat, 27 Apr 2019
German explorer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was born two hundred and fifty years ago. This is an opportunity to retrace the eventful life of a pioneer of scientific exploration, whose astonishing capacity for work and impressive physical stamina enabled him to understand nature in its entirety.