Polar Extremes
2020, English. Directed by Lucy Haken.
Renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson takes us on an epic adventure through time at the polar extremes of our planet. Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places—beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic—Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life. What caused such dramatic changes at the ends of the Earth? And what can the past reveal about our planet’s climate today—and in the future?
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Polar Extremes is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India.
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- Released
- 5 February 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Polar Extremes runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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Polar Extremes is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Polar Extremes on?
Polar Extremes is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Polar Extremes?
If you liked Polar Extremes, try Chasing Ice, 180° South, Polar Bear.
Who directed Polar Extremes?
Polar Extremes (2020) was directed by Lucy Haken and stars Kirk Johnson.