

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life
2009, English.
Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 February 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Attenborough
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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life: quick answers
Is Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life on?
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?
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