Direction: James Reed

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by James Reed. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Frozen Planet II (TV Miniseries)

2022 · Documentary · 57 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Alex Lanchester · Jane Atkins · Orla Doherty · James Reed

Cast David Attenborough · Jamie McPherson · Bertie Gregory · Mark Brownlow

Synopsis It follows life in the entire frozen quarter of the planet, including polar bears, Siberian tigers, snow monkeys, and penguins.

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8.4

101 votes

8.4

101 votes

My Octopus Teacher

2020 · Documentary · 85 min. · South Africa

Direction Pippa Ehrlich · James Reed

Cast Craig Foster

Synopsis My Octopus Teacher (2020) follows filmmaker Craig Foster as he forms an extraordinary bond with a wild octopus in a South African kelp forest. Over the course of a year, he visits her daily, documenting her intelligence, resilience, and playful...

7.3

9K votes

7.3

9K votes

Jago: A Life Underwater

2015 · Documentary · 48 min. · United Kingdom

Direction James Reed · James Morgan

Synopsis An award-winning documentary about Rohani, an 80-year-old hunter who dives on a single breath descending to great depths for several minutes. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Togian Islands of Indonesia.

6.8

300 votes

6.8

300 votes

Animal Impossible (TV Series)

2020 · Documentary · 55 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Denny · James Reed · John Shackleton · Laura Coates

Synopsis TV Series (2020). 10 Episodes. Best mates Tim Warwood and Adam Gendle risk life and limb to uncover the truth about animals in this eye opening and entertaining series. Animal Impossible takes place across the globe, finding out if cats...

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Rise of the Warrior Apes

2017 · Documentary · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction James Reed

Synopsis Filmed over 23 years, Rise of the Warrior Apes tells the epic story of an extraordinary troop of chimpanzees in Ngogo, Uganda – featuring four mighty warriors who rule through moral ambiguity, questionable politics, strategic alliances and destroyed trust.

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Not rated