Escape From Extinction

Play trailer

Escape From Extinction

Released Oct 16, 2020

1h 30m

Documentary

Nature

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

71%

Tomatometer

14 Reviews

96%

Popcornmeter

Fewer than 50 Ratings

Zoological organizations try to prevent 1 million species from becoming extinct.

Watch on Peacock

Stream Now

Phil Hoad

Guardian

Already in the grip of this crisis, animals - and us - deserve better than this partial survey.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 15, 2021

Full Review

Stephen Romei

The Australian

Even with such criticisms, this is a movie about one of the most important issues of our lifetime...

Rated: 3/5

Feb 16, 2021

Full Review

Matthew Monagle

Austin Chronicle

This film may shed significant insight into zoological conservation efforts, but there is never any question of which institutions benefit the most from its version of history.

Rated: 1.5/5

Oct 21, 2020

Full Review

Shikhar Verma

High on Films

Alternating this insightful and eye-opening narrative about animal extinction is an agenda-driven pro-zoo advocacy that hammers its message of the ‘importance of Zoos and Aquariums’ to keep the ecosystem in balance.

Mar 22, 2024

Full Review

Matthew Turner

Action Reloaded

The film has a specific point to prove and often feels promotional in tone, but it’s also well researched and packed with both great wildlife footage and interesting information.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 11, 2024

Full Review

Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval

New York Amsterdam News

While Escape From Extinction may not present a comprehensive panorama, it effectively underscores humanity's pivotal role in shaping biodiversity and underscores the imperative for enlightened conservation efforts.

Feb 2, 2024

Full Review

Read all reviews

ECB

This show was so moving. The photography was amazing. The job that accredited Zoos are doing to help animals and to prevent extinction is something I was not fully aware of. A Wonderful educational 90 minutes. This is a great show for the family, I am coming back with my grandkids.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/20

Full Review

michael

Very interesting, educational and informative.Excellent narration with great photography. Understanding the issues that has caused extinction with so many species and having viewers see what accredited zoos are actually doing to preserve wildlife for the future is outstanding. Very well done documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/20

Full Review

Lesley

The movie was educational and entertaining. This is a must see for children to learn more about extinction, I learned so much as an adult. It was truly enlightening. I havent walked away from a movie and thought about it after like I have a ton this one in a long time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/20

Full Review

Tamara G

This film was amazing. It was education, enlightening and beautiful shot. It reminds us on how we can help our planet and I left feeling uplifted. You must see this film while its still in theaters. Helen Mirrens voice is so perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/20

Full Review

SJC

This is a real wake up call that everyone should watch! A nice selection of compelling stories and conservation success stories. There is still hope for many declining species!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/20

Full Review

The dumbest movie that tries to justify the entertainment industry built on animal exploitation. It's very similar to movies about the benefits of smoking. It seems to be aimed at very uneducated people who cannot ask a simple question: "Why not make all the useful things for animals in national parks without cages?"

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Matthew R. Brady

Director

Helen Mirren

Narrator

Alex Vincent Blumberg

Writer

Peter Meadows

Writer

Matthew R. Brady

Producer

Robin Ganzert

Executive Producer

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Tigerland

91%

%

Tigerland

Watchlist

Killing the Shepherd

%

%

Killing the Shepherd

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Killing the Shepherd

Public Trust

100%

%

Public Trust

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Public Trust

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

100%

77%

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

A River Below

100%

83%

A River Below

Watchlist

TRAILER

for A River Below

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

Zoological organizations try to prevent 1 million species from becoming extinct.

Director: Matthew R. Brady
Producer: Matthew R. Brady
Screenwriter: Alex Vincent Blumberg, Peter Meadows
Distributor: American Humane
Production Co: American Humane Association, MRB Productions
Genre: Documentary, Nature
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 8, 2021
Runtime: 1h 30m

Most Popular at Home Now