Encounters at the End of the World (2008)
Overview
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Centered at McMurdo Station, the United States' largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure volatile conditions to learn more about the continent's wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
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| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
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What is Encounters at the End of the World about?
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Centered at McMurdo Station, the United States' largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure volatile conditions to learn more about the continent's wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders. Encounters at the End of the World is a Documentary movie, released on 2008-07-18, runtime 99 minutes.
Is Encounters at the End of the World worth watching?
TMDB users rate Encounters at the End of the World 7.5 out of 10 from 308 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Encounters at the End of the World?
In South Korea, Encounters at the End of the World streams on Watcha. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Werner Herzog
Cast
- Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice)
- Clive Oppenheimer as Self - Volcanologist
- Scott Rowland as Self - Transportation Dept
- Stefan Pashov as Self - Philosopher, Forklift Driver
- Doug MacAyeal as Self - Glaciologist
- Ryan Andrew Evans as Self - Filmmaker, Cook
- Kevin Emery as Self - Survival School Instructor
- Olav T. Oftedal as Self - Nutritional Ecologist
- Regina Eisert as Self - Physiologist
- David R. Pacheco Jr. as Self - Journeyman Plumber
- Samuel S. Bowser as Self - Cell Biologist
- Jan Pawlowski as Self - Zoologist
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Sources
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