You don’t have to wait until environmental occasions to celebrate Earth. Moreover, the ever-present threat of climate change makes today no better time to learn about natural ecosystems, endangered species and even ourselves.
Luckily, Netflix already has a number of movies and television series to celebrate our planet every day. From eye-opening docuseries to star-studded thrillers, the platform has a number of projects highlighting the environment and international efforts to fight climate change.
Top 5 climate change movies on Netflix
1. Youth v Gov
This movie is perfect for people looking to feel hopeful about the impact young people are having. It talks about 21 young activists as they file a lawsuit against the US government, alleging their leaders have endangered their rights by refusing to act against climate change.
2. Don’t Look Up
Are you looking for both a star-studded project and a beautiful call to action? Look no further than ‘Don’t Look Up’ as it talks about a meteor racing toward Earth. The meteor, in our case, is the ongoing brutal threat of global warming.
3. Down to Earth with Zac Efron
This project lets actor Zac Efron and popular podcaster Darin Olien make you more aware of the importance of sustainability, nutrition and more as they travel from the massive Amazon to Paris to Los Angeles, learning about environmental efforts across the globe.
4. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
If you are looking for something inspiring, this movie on Netflix is perfect for you. Born to a family of farmers, a Malawian agricultural engineer made headlines in 2001 as he built a functioning windmill out of old bicycle parts and scraps to save his small village from famine.
5. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
It is a comprehensive history of planet Earth that inspires us to take action today. In this 2020 doc, natural historian and BBC broadcaster David Attenborough tells the story of his life through the natural wonders he has seen and warns of the looming danger.
