David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in our spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough. 

The powerful documentary film screens as a global cinema event from 8 May, coinciding with David Attenborough’s 99th birthday.

Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. 

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

Ocean is 85 minutes long + 15 minutes of additional, cinema exclusive content.

Director Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey and Colin Butfield
Year 2025
Duration 1h 40m
Language English
Cast David Attenborough