The Year Earth Changed
“Mother Nature is making a comeback.”
Synopsis
Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-29
Top Cast
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David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bhashkar Bara
Self - Villager
Dulu Bora
Self - Conservationist
Anshul Chopra
Self - Photographer
Christine Gabriele
Self - Whale Researcher
Meghna Hazarika
Self - Conservationist
Russell MacLaughlin
Self - Wildlife Cameraman
Salim Mandela
Self - Cheetah Researcher
Janet Neilson
Self - Whale Researcher
Justin Perrault
Self - Turtle Researcher
Suzie Teerlink
Self - Whale Researcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Beard
- Original Score
- Adam Skinner, Dan Skinner
- Original Title
- The Year Earth Changed
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Beard
Adam Skinner, Dan Skinner
Owen Bissell, Richard Hilton Szkiler, Rudhraveer Singh Bhati, Shanu Babar, Graham MacFarlane, Russell MacLaughlin, Vikash Nowlakha
Doug Main
Mike Gunton, Alice Keens-Soper, Alex Griffiths
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Beard
Director
Alex Griffiths
Producer
Adam Skinner
Original Music Composer
Dan Skinner
Original Music Composer
Doug Main
Editor
Owen Bissell
Director of Photography
Richard Hilton Szkiler
Director of Photography
Rudhraveer Singh Bhati
Director of Photography
Shanu Babar
Director of Photography
Graham MacFarlane
Director of Photography
Russell MacLaughlin
Director of Photography
Vikash Nowlakha
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Year Earth Changed
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What is The Year Earth Changed about?
Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.
Who directed The Year Earth Changed?
The Year Earth Changed was directed by Tom Beard.
Who stars in The Year Earth Changed?
The principal cast of The Year Earth Changed includes David Attenborough, Bhashkar Bara, Dulu Bora, Anshul Chopra, Christine Gabriele.
When was The Year Earth Changed released and how long is it?
The Year Earth Changed was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Year Earth Changed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Year Earth Changed was composed by Adam Skinner, Dan Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Year Earth Changed?
The Year Earth Changed holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).