20 movies like Deep Blue, ordered by similarity : Deep Sea(2006), Penguins(2019), Oceans(2009), Earth(2007), Sharkwater(2006), March of the Penguins(2005), Coral Reef Adventure(2003), The End of the Line(2009), March of the Penguins 2: The Call(2017), Arctic Tale(2007), The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition(2000), Dolphins(2000) ...
Documentary
UK|Germany
2003
90 Minutes
whale fish polar bear crab penguin narrator spectacular moving ocean arctic underwater nature survival migration hunting oceanic exploration sea underdog quest 2000s
Join a voyage through aquatic realms where humans have rarely dared to go. Waddle with playful penguins, dart with lightning speed through schools of sharks, ride over stormy waves with massive whales and view rare alien-like creatures.
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|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
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
2007
90 Minutes
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A polar bear, an elephant and humpback whale all struggle to raise their young and keep them safe from predators.
Documentary
Canada
2006
89 Minutes
biologist conservationist pirate poacher mobster spectacular gripping intense galapagos islands costa rica ecuador ocean hospital sharks activism hunting mafia piracy nature quest
An investigation of sharks' importance to ecosystems and humankind's mass destruction of shark species worldwide.
Documentary
France|Antarctica|USA
2005
80 Minutes
penguin penguin chick inspiring fascinating endearing antarctica south pole underwater birds mating ritual family survival quest love 2000s
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.
Documentary
USA|Singapore|Taiwan
2003
45 Minutes
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Take a once in a lifetime journey across the South Pacific for a spectacular IMAX adventure. Joy, ecstasy, a spiritual high: these words describe the exhilaration of diving a pristine coral... See full summary »
Documentary
UK
2009
82 Minutes
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Documentary filmmaker Rupert Murray examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world's fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends.
Documentary
France|Antarctica
2017
82 Minutes
penguin penguin chick gutsy positive antarctica ocean journey quest 2010s
A young penguin, driven by his instinct, embarks on his first major trip to an unknown destination.
Documentary
USA|Antarctica
2007
96 Minutes
Sarah Robertson
polar bear narrator walrus cub endearing profound engaging the arctic nature family journey global warming survival quest growing up transformation 2000s
Two narratives -- the life cycle of a mother walrus and her calf, and the life of a polar bear and her cubs -- are used to illustrate the harsh realities of existence in the Arctic.
Documentary
USA|UK|Germany|Sweden
2000
93 Minutes
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A retelling of Sir Ernest Shackleton 's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in 1914-1916, featuring new footage of the actual locations and interviews with surviving relatives of key ... See full summary »
Documentary
2000
39 Minutes
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Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray examines the mammal's behavior and intelligence. Pierce Brosnan narrates.
Documentary
USA
1956
86 Minutes
Jacques-Yves Cousteau Frederic Duman Alberto Falco Jacques-Yves Cousteau
explorer sailor diver jacques cousteau engaging passionate boat indian ocean under the sea underwater expedition swimming fish man vs. nature marine life adventure discovery quest 1950s
Students faced with an ethical dilemma about the dehumanization associated with the tradition of hazing, at a military college in the Southern United States, take matters in their own hands.
Documentary
USA|France
1922
79 Minutes
Nyla Cunayou Allee Allegoo Berry Kroeger
inuit father mother baby spirited striking arctic quebec survival native people family fishing hunting quest discovery 1920s
In this silent predecessor to the modern documentary, film-maker Robert J. Flaherty spends one year following the lives of Nanook and his family, Inuits living in the Arctic Circle.
Documentary
2001
105 Minutes
Berlevåg Mannsangforening
singer fisherman factory worker audience charming engaging heartwarming russia norway city concert stage fishing village performance touring big break fighting quest underdog rise 2000s
Documentary
Switzerland|China|Russia|South Korea|USA
2018
112 Minutes
Maxim Arbugaev
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On the remote New Siberian Islands in the Arctic Ocean, hunters are searching for the tusks of extinct mammoths. There is a gold rush fever in the air. The price for white gold has never ... See full summary »
Documentary
Australia|UK
1919
88 Minutes
explorer sailor crew member documentarian captain ernest shackleton engaging tense gripping antarctica ship south georgia island glacier boat exploration shipwreck filmmaking wildlife survival endurance
The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The ship sails south, breaking the ice, and ultimately getting trapped by the fast-changing weather. The ... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2007
44 Minutes
mountain climber wife daughter father thrilling uneasy spectacular gutsy the alps switzerland dangerous job mountain climbing family honor father/daughter relationship redemption nature adventure quest 2000s
John Harlin III attempts to climb the North Face of the Eiger, the site of his father's death forty years earlier.
Documentary
USA
2009
83 Minutes
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"Which Way Home" is a feature documentary film that follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. We follow children like ... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2007
118 Minutes
Josh Byer Oliver Sacks Ben Byer John Byer Rebeccah Rush
ben byer sick person doctor inspiring emotional sad moving china jamaica greece israel doctor's office chicago illness survival journey quest 2000s
Diagnosed with ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, film-maker Ben Byer starts documenting his life. One of the most intimate and powerful films you will encounter on a degenerative illness.