Aliens of the Deep

The search for life beyond begins below.

2005 • 95 min • Documentary

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Synopsis

James Cameron teams up with NASA scientists to explore the Mid-Ocean Ridge, a submerged chain of mountains that band the Earth and are home to some of the planet's most unique life forms.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

83 reviews

61 Audience · 83 · 100%

James Cameron and NASA scientists journey to the ocean's deepest reaches to uncover extraordinary life forms living in extreme conditions. It's a fascinating look at Earth's hidden worlds.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some scenes of strange-looking deep-sea creatures may be startling for very young viewers.

What it models well

Curiosity and exploration
Scientific discovery
Respect for nature
Teamwork and collaboration

Talk about it after

How do these creatures survive without sunlight?
What makes a scientist curious?
The importance of protecting our oceans

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