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Into the Okavango

2018 · Movie · PG · 94 min · ★ 7.5

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A conservation biologist leads a four-month expedition across three countries, bringing together a local river bushman worried about losing his past and a young scientist unsure of her future. Traveling through remote, risky terrain, the team works to protect the Okavango Delta, one of the planet’s last pristine wilderness areas.

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Details
Years
2018
Release date
2018-04-22
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
94 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (32 votes)
About

If you enjoy expedition documentaries with real-world environmental urgency and big wilderness settings, this should land well; Not for you if you want a light, fast-paced watch—try Into the Grand Canyon for a similar journey vibe.

Pros: sweeping wilderness journey; urgent conservation focus; personal stakes | Cons: slow, travel-heavy pace; limited action beats; serious, issue-driven tone

Themes

  • river
  • wilderness
  • struggle for survival
  • water for life
  • forces of nature
  • wildlife conservation
  • nature documentary
  • natural events
  • natural wonder
  • water crisis
  • animal life
  • environmental documentary
  • +9 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Neil Gelinas