Shows Like Universe
If you liked Universe (2021), a documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Horizon (1964)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryHorizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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The Universe (2007)
★ 8/10Also documentaryFrom the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.
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Cosmos (2014)
★ 8.5/10Also documentaryFamed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told stories that delve into the scientific concepts of the laws of gravity and…
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The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryThrough the prism of Jeff Goldblum's always inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems. Each episode is centered around something we all love — like sneakers or ice cream — as Jeff pulls the…
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The Planets (2019)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryProfessor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.
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Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryActor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
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Animal (2021)
★ 8/10Also documentaryThis immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
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Cosmos: A Personal Voyage (1980)
★ 8.7/10Also documentaryCarl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.
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Coronavirus, Explained (2020)
★ 7/10Also documentaryIn 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.
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Mysteries at the Museum (2010)
★ 8.8/10Also documentaryDon Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
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NOVA (1974)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryPBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
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Baseball (1994)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryThe history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans…
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Prehistoric Planet (2022)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryExperience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed…
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American Masters (1986)
★ 7/10Also documentaryAmerican Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the…
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How Do They Do It? (2006)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryAn insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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Our Universe (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryWitness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.
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The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryAward-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
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Through the Wormhole (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryHosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole explores the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really…
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Earth at Night in Colour (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryFilmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
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Files of the Unexplained (2024)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryEerie encounters, bizarre disappearances, haunting events and more perplexing phenomena are explored in this chilling investigative docuseries.