Documentary Series on Disney Plus - Page 5
Superstructures: Engineering Marvels
2019
star 6.7An exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made constructions. From the world's biggest plane and largest free-spanning dome to the tallest building and the largest space ship, each superstructure is taken apart using state-of-the-art CGI and insight from world class specialists to reveal the startling innovations that turn it from dream to reality.Wild Hawaii
2014
Wild Hawaii
2014
star 6.8Seven millions years ago Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland, how these islands transformed themselves into paradise is a story that defies the odds and challenges our expectations. Nat Geo WILD takes us on an untamed journey to Hawaii, a place that through an alchemy of fire, ice and water has become an experiment in creation.Supercar Megabuild
2016
Supercar Megabuild
2016
star 7.3Buckle up petrol-heads, there's a shiny, motoring show on the scene. Putting a fresh spin on your typical car transformation TV show, Supercar Megabuild. In every episode our British motor-mad mechanics will embark on an ambitious mission to transform an ordinary car into extraordinary supercar, fit for the racetrack. But with limited time and other inevitable roadblocks piling on the pressure, will they succeed in creating the ultimate supercars?Weird But True!
2016
Weird But True!
2016
star 5The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.Disney Insider
2020
Disney Insider
2020
star 7Peel back the curtain of The Walt Disney Company like never before. Tune in each week and go behind the movies, theme parks, destinations, music, toys, and more. Each episode offers three unique stories that capture the magical moments and heartfelt storytelling that is Disney.Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin
2022
star 6.8Take a look inside the minds of elite adventure athletes through transformative stories about facing fear, personal loss, and Mother Nature.Life Below Zero: Northern Territories
2020
star 9.5Stories of people, including First Nations people, who live off the grid in remote regions of Northern Canada, and how they spend their day-to-day lives.Kingdom of the Polar Bears
2021
star 7.5As the Arctic changes faster than ever, a team of polar bear guides prepares for an epic journey; a first-ever attempt to follow the bears on the sea ice of Hudson Bay. In this high-stakes high-reward venture, they will document the secret world of bears, a mysterious and disappearing realm that is the bears key to survival. Life on the ice is a critical time for these bears. It also remains undocumented, deemed too dangerous for humans to follow, hinted at only through aerial reconnaissance and satellite collar research. The team, armed with traditional ecological knowledge and the latest 4K camera technology, will witness never- before-seen seal hunting strategies and document rapid adaptations to climate change, including whale predation and open-water hunting.Wild Nordic
2019
Wild Nordic
2019
star 5.3As seen by the Viking gods, the fabled wildernesses of Norway, Finland and Sweden are revealed from the skies above.Breakthrough
2015
Breakthrough
2015
star 6.2Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.Fearless Adventures with Jack Randall
2018
Jack does crazy things with wild animals to help protect and study them. Really crazy. And maybe dangerous. But Jack is a trained expert. Do not do what Jack does. Seriously. Approaching and handling wild animals can be dangerous. Really, just don’t do it!Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist
2017
star 7Dian Fossey's life story from childhood and her early days researching in Congo, through to her arrival in Rwanda, where she spent 18 years studying and protecting the mountain gorilla population. Through extensive and rarely seen archival footage, dozens of Fossey’s letters, interviews with friends and colleagues, and narration by Sigourney Weaver, the event series explores Fossey’s murder and the investigation and trial of her research student Wayne McGuire, who was found guilty in absentia of her murder by the Rwandan courts.Africa's Deadliest
2011
Africa's Deadliest
2011
star 7Africa is a land sculpted by time where animals have evolved complex weapons to arm them in the battle to live another day. An elephant's tusks can defend, or attack. An octopus uses camouflage to find food, or hide from an enemy. A Cape Fur Seal's speed and agility are valuable tools to catch a penguin, but ineffectual against a Great White Shark. A single hippopotamus holds a pride of twelve lions at bay with his sheer bulk, but backs down when faced with the piercing teeth of another hippo. With lethal weapons wielded by fearsome predators and prey, animals walk a precarious path, here among Africa's Deadliest.Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa
2020
star 9.5Embrace the wild side of the Sunshine State with a stellar zoo team devoted to the exotic cast of animals.Fiennes: Return to the Wild
2024
Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor cousin Joseph Fiennes traverse British Columbia's challenging landscapes and stunning scenery. They discuss Ran's historic triumphs, expeditions, Parkinson's diagnosis, strengthening their familial bond.Unlikely Animal Friends
2012
star 3.5The natural world is full of amazing stories, but sometimes animals act in ways that seemingly go against all their instincts. This heart-warming series examines the cases of animals that have struck up unusual relationships.Shipwreck Hunters Australia
2022
star 6A unique team of adventurous divers and underwater filmmakers are joined by expert maritime archaeologists on the hunt for long-lost shipwreck secrets along the vast coast of Western Australia. Led by an obsessed pirate captain, the missions combine new evidence and archival research in an all-out adventure into the mysterious past in one of the most stunning places on Earth.My Ghost Story
2010
My Ghost Story
2010
star 4.7Ordinary people reveal their terrifying experiences with the paranormal through photographs, audio recordings, video evidence and chilling reenactments.Last of the Giants
2021
Last of the Giants
2021
star 9.5Cyril and his team embark on an unprecedented adventure in the wildest, dangerous and unexplored regions of the world. Their mission: to find the last endangered species of giant fish and take samples for scientific purposes in order to better understand the exact causes of their disappearance. Their challenge: survive in hostile environments and extreme conditions to protect these impressive aquatic creatures.Gathering Storm
2020
