20 movies like Masters of the Congo Jungle, ordered by similarity : African Safari(2013), Africa: The Serengeti(1994), Born in China(2016), Born to Be Wild(2011), Deep Sea(2006), The Living Desert(1953), Jane(2017), Free Solo(2018), Growing Up Wild(2016), The Endless Summer(1966), Koko: A Talking Gorilla(1978), Rodents of Unusual Size(2017) ...
Documentary
Belgium
1958
88 Minutes
Heinz Sielmann
native tribal leader animal tribesman orson welles fascinating wild spectacular gory congo jungle africa native people nature wild animals cultural differences adventure discovery 1950s
Documentary showing the struggles of the inhabitants--both human and animal--of what was then called the Belgian Congo.
Documentary
Belgium|France
2013
110 Minutes
filmmaker animal expert cinematographer fascinating relaxing spectacular africa namibia south africa wildlife wild animals adventure nature adventure 2010s
Filmmaker Ben Stassen and cinematographer Sean MacLeod Phillips return to southern Africa for a whole new adventure. Animal behaviorist Kevin Richardson - "The Lion Whisperer" - guides ... See full summary »
Documentary
UK|China|USA
2016
79 Minutes
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Venturing into the wilds of China, "Born in China" captures intimate moments with a panda and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs.
Documentary
USA
2011
40 Minutes
veterinarian animal animal trainer african native poacher charming heartwarming uplifting sad borneo kenya animal reserve daphne sheldrick nature orphans dr. biruté mary galdikas animal slaughter recovery sacrifice rescue
A US drugs cop in Bucharest is up against a Russian gun and drug trafficker employing cute women and a Gypsy gang leader, who plunders, rapes and kills the young and rich. Lots of fighting and shooting.
Documentary
2006
40 Minutes
fish johnny depp turtle kate winslet squid scuba diver dreamy fascinating incredible spectacular ocean coral reef underwater british columbia gulf of mexico deep-sea diving nature oceanic exploration animal kingdom environment
Documentary
USA
1953
70 Minutes
animal bird turtle insect scorpion endearing fascinating playful american southwest desert nature wildlife animal attack survival flooding adventure rivalry underdog 1950s
Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between creatures of every shape, size and description.
Documentary
USA
2017
90 Minutes
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A penitent bounty hunter goes to work with at Risk Kids and realizes he needs their help as much as they need his.
Documentary
USA
2018
100 Minutes
Jimmy Chin
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Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb El Capitan.
Documentary
USA
2016
78 Minutes
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Travel to the wildest corners of the planet as five courageous animals tackle the very first challenges of their young lives. With a little guidance from sage family members, each must figure out how to find food and recognize danger.
Documentary
USA
1966
92 Minutes
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The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Documentary
France
1978
85 Minutes
Penny Patterson Karl H. Pribram
researcher gorilla scientist charming engaging house trailer california stanford university sign language human-animal friendship wild animals animal rights education emotion transformation discovery quest 1970s
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Documentary
USA
2017
71 Minutes
Jeff Springer
animal fisherman hunter bounty hunter brash brutal uneasy tense louisiana swamp small town boat wilderness animal kingdom invasion hunting conservationism man vs. beast pursuit quest
A story about giant swamp rats invading coastal Louisiana and the defiant people on the edge of the world, who are defending their communities, culture, and livelihoods from the onslaught of this curious and unexpected invasive species.
Documentary
USA
2009
104 Minutes
Pablo Fajardo Kent Robertson Amy Goodman Rafael Correa Hugo Chavez Trudie Styler
native activist executive environmentalist filmmaker bleak emotional ecuador jungle oil refinery south america oil business environmental disaster legal battle activism native people corporate greed wretched excess underdog discovery
The story of lawsuit by tens of thousands of Ecuadorans against Chevron over contamination of the Ecuadorean Amazon.
Documentary
France|Switzerland|Spain|USA|United Arab Emirates|Monaco
2009
102 Minutes
Jacques Cluzaud
filmmaker fish whale seal dolphin animal fascinating incredible profound ocean under the sea antarctica science biology oceans ecology animal rights sea creatures discovery adventure
An ecological drama/documentary, filmed throughout the globe. Part thriller, part meditation on the vanishing wonders of the sub-aquatic world.
Documentary
Turkey|USA
2016
80 Minutes
turkish man turkish woman cat owner kitten family member charming cool fascinating istanbul street shop restaurant car harbor cats animal sanctuary human-animal friendship learning experience fitting in
A profile of an ancient city and its unique people, seen through the eyes of the most mysterious and beloved animal humans have ever known, the Cat.
Documentary
UK|USA
2002
92 Minutes
Louis Pepe
terry gilliam johnny depp actor producer cameraman fascinating incredible wild spain movie set jungle trailer don quixote filmmaking setbacks obsession film bad luck discovery quest
Terry Gilliam's doomed attempt to get his film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018), off the ground.
Documentary
USA
2015
82 Minutes
monkey mother tiger elephant reptile predator emotional fascinating intense temple asia river tree jungle pond nature survival animal kingdom danger life
Life is an adventure for a young monkey and her son, living among ancient ruins in the jungle. But when her family is forced from their home, she must lead them to safety amidst strange new creatures and surroundings.
Documentary
USA|Antarctica
2019
76 Minutes
Jeff Wilson
penguin penguin chick seal whale predator prey suspenseful charming cheeky confident fascinating playful antarctica ocean penguins predators animal kingdom survival animal's perspective family
A coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.
Documentary
USA
2016
91 Minutes
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Between 2013 and 2015, a group of nonprofit attorneys seek nonhuman clients for whom they can advocate in two U.S. territories, in order to establish legal personhood for elephants, cetaceans and nonhuman apes in the U.S.
Documentary
USA
2012
82 Minutes
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For over two years, filmmaker Brian Luke Seaward traveled to many of the world's most pristine locations - Patagonia(Chile), the Caribbean, Iceland, the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii, Greenland,... See full summary »