Natural Disasters

Before the Flood

2016 96m ⭐ 7.7/10 Documentary · Climate

Leonardo DiCaprio, serving as a UN Messenger of Peace, travels the globe examining the causes and accelerating impacts of climate change, and what individuals and governments can still do about it.

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Year

2016

Runtime

96m

Rating

7.7 / 10

Format

Documentary Film

Country

United States of America

Platform

Disney+

Why Watch This

This was made specifically to be shared widely — National Geographic released it for free online in 2016 and it was viewed more than 60 million times within weeks, making it one of the most-watched documentaries ever. DiCaprio's celebrity is the delivery mechanism, but the science and interviews underneath hold up.

If Before the Flood's global, big-picture approach to climate worked for you, Climate Change: The Facts covers similar ground with a more scientist-led, less star-driven angle.

Where to Watch

Region	Available	Platform
New Zealand	✅	Disney+
Australia	✅	Disney+
United States	✅	Disney+
United Kingdom	✅	Disney+
Canada	✅	Disney+
Ireland	✅	Disney+

Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed Before the Flood?

Fisher Stevens, with Leonardo DiCaprio as presenter and producer, and Martin Scorsese as executive producer.

Was it free to watch on release?

Yes, National Geographic made it freely available online for a week around the 2016 US election, and it was viewed over 60 million times.

Does it focus on one country?

No, it covers climate change impacts across multiple continents, including the Arctic, China, India and the United States.

Where can I watch it?

Before the Flood is streaming on Disney+.

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