# Where to watch Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018) in the UK

> Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 59 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T20:06:00.931Z)  

## Synopsis

Sir David Attenborough investigates the discovery of a 200 million year old Ichthyosaur on the Jurassic Coast in southern England. Using state of the art technology and CGI David brings the story of the fossilised ichthyosaur out of the rock and shows us what this creature was really like as it lived during the Jurassic time period.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Attenborough%20and%20the%20Sea%20Dragon)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Attenborough and the Sea Dragon for free in the UK?**

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Attenborough and the Sea Dragon on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/497160/attenborough-and-the-sea-dragon-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/oAFPCDSU9bOzl4WDCkakeUyobDD.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/497160/attenborough-and-the-sea-dragon-2018.json

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