

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
2019, English. Directed by Chad Cohen.
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. From voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants, this documentary follows top scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts.
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- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 19 June 2019
- Country
- United States of America
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time?
If you liked When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time, try Inside the Mind of a Dog, Secrets of the Neanderthals, Living with Leopards.
Who directed When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time?
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time (2019) was directed by Chad Cohen and stars Lee Pace.