Great Migrations (2010)

Name: Great Migrations
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8
Cast: Alec Baldwin, Vincent Cassel, Thomas Fritsch, Peter Coyote, James Byrnes

Documentary

Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, this documentary tells the powerful stories of many of the planet's species and their movements, while revealing new scientific insights with breathtaking high-definition clarity and emotional impact. The beauty of these stories is underscored by a new focus into these species; fragile existence and their life-and-death quest for survival in an ever-changing world.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (952 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Disney+
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

7.23 avg 7 episodes 7.5 → 6.4 50 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Born to Move	7.5	85
2	Need to Breed	6.8	57
3	Science of Great Migrations	7.3	51
4	Feast or Famine	7.4	51
5	Race to Survive	7.9	47
6	Behind the Scenes	7.3	35
7	Rhythm of Life	6.4	33