Prehistoric Worlds
Synopsis
Five times, Earth has faced apocalyptic events that swept nearly all life from the face of the planet. What did these prehistoric creatures look like? What catastrophes caused their disappearance? And how did our distant ancestors survive and give rise to the world we know today?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nick Schatzki
Narrator
Kirk Johnson
Self - Paleontologist and Director, Smithsonian
Gaël Clément
Self - Paleontologist, National Museum of History France
Patrick De Wever
Self - Geologist and Professor Emeritus, NMH France
Sylvie Crasquin
Self - Paleontologist, Research Director CNRS and CR2P
François Therrien
Self - Curator of Dinosaur Palaeoecology, Royal Tyrrell Museum
Craig Scott
Self - Director, Preservation and Research, Royal Tyrrell Museum
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis de Favitski
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonas Rosales, Alexis de Favitski, Jean-Christophe Ribot, Eleanor Grant
- Original Score
- Yannis Dumoutiers
- Original Title
- Prehistoric Worlds
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- ZED, CuriosityStream, NHK, France Télévisions, Planète+, PROCIREP, CNC, AMC Networks International Iberia, FTV Prima, ZDF, ServusTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis de Favitski
Jonas Rosales, Alexis de Favitski, Jean-Christophe Ribot, Eleanor Grant
Yannis Dumoutiers
Frank Leplat
Manuel Catteau, Rob Burk, Valérie Abita, Takeshi Shibashiki
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Rosales
Writer
Manuel Catteau
Producer
Yannis Dumoutiers
Original Music Composer
Frank Leplat
Editor
Alexis de Favitski
Writer
Alexis de Favitski
Director
Valérie Abita
Producer
Jean-Christophe Ribot
Writer
Eleanor Grant
Writer
Takeshi Shibashiki
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prehistoric Worlds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prehistoric Worlds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prehistoric Worlds about?
Five times, Earth has faced apocalyptic events that swept nearly all life from the face of the planet. What did these prehistoric creatures look like? What catastrophes caused their disappearance? And how did our distant ancestors survive and give rise to the world we know today?
Who directed Prehistoric Worlds?
Prehistoric Worlds was directed by Alexis de Favitski.
Who stars in Prehistoric Worlds?
The principal cast of Prehistoric Worlds includes Nick Schatzki, Kirk Johnson, Gaël Clément, Patrick De Wever, Sylvie Crasquin.
When was Prehistoric Worlds released and how long is it?
Prehistoric Worlds was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Prehistoric Worlds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prehistoric Worlds was composed by Yannis Dumoutiers.