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Where to watch Secrets of the Neanderthals (2024) tonight

Secrets of the Neanderthals (2024) runs 1 h 20 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.6 from 60 TMDB members. This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.

Runtime
1 h 20 min — ends 9:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Documentary, Mystery, History
Released
May 2, 2024
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 60 votes
Director
Ashley Gething
Starring
Patrick Stewart, Gabriel Andreu, Caroline Colomei, Kareem Alexander
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Mystery reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Secrets of the Neanderthals?
Secrets of the Neanderthals is 1 h 20 min long (80 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Secrets of the Neanderthals rated?
Secrets of the Neanderthals is rated PG in the US.
Is Secrets of the Neanderthals a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Mystery reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Secrets of the Neanderthals?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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