
The Genius of Charles Darwin
2008, English. Directed by Russell Barnes.
A documentary series from Channel 4, hosted by professor Richard Dawkins, well-known darwinist. The series mixes segments on the life and discoveries of Charles Darwin, the theory of natural selection and evolution, and Dawkins' attempts at convincing a group of school children that evolution explains the world around us better than any religion.
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- 2h 19m
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- English
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- 4 August 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
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- Richard Dawkins
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The Genius of Charles Darwin runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
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The Genius of Charles Darwin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 August 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Genius of Charles Darwin?
If you liked The Genius of Charles Darwin, try Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life, Secrets of the Neanderthals, The Unbelievers.
Who directed The Genius of Charles Darwin?
The Genius of Charles Darwin (2008) was directed by Russell Barnes and stars Richard Dawkins, The Naked Cowboy, Steven Pinker.