Dinofish (2013): Cast & Plot
Dinofish is a 2013 documentary directed by Graeme Duane, starring James D'Arcy as Narrator. It runs 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Director
- Graeme Duane
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- National Geographic
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dinofish About?
The premise of Dinofish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rare and ancient fish, the coelacanth, is a remarkable living fossil. Thought to have vanished with the dinosaurs during a mass extinction event 70 million years ago, this large fish with unique fins and armored scales has remained hidden in the deep ocean. Its evolutionary history is fascinating, as it's believed to be related to the creatures that eventually developed legs and ventured onto land nearly 400 million years ago.
Dinofish Cast & Characters
James D'Arcy plays Narrator in Dinofish. Directed by Graeme Duane.
- Director Graeme Duane
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James D'Arcy as Narrator
More from Graeme Duane
More films directed by Graeme Duane: Incredible Insects, Gannets: The Wrong Side of the Run and Diving with Crocodiles.
Dinofish Plot Summary
What happens in Dinofish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In December 1938, the small coastal town of East London, South Africa, is jolted by a discovery: a living fossil surfaces when a trawler pulls up a Coelacanth—a large blue fish with limb-like fins, armored scales, and a tail unlike any modern relative. It is thought to have died out 70 million years ago, and has remained hidden in the deep sea until now. This ancient survivor challenges scientists to reconsider the evolutionary story that connects fish to amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The story is narrated by James D’Arcy.
A new research team led by Dr Richard Pyle prepares to reestablish contact with these ancient beings, but the mission demands intense training and careful planning due to the technical and dangerous nature of deep-sea exploration.
Full summary
The whole story of Dinofish, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dinofish?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which year does the story begin?
Dinofish Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “National Geographic Dinofish” and “Le poisson dinosaure”.
- Also known as
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- National Geographic Dinofish
- Le poisson dinosaure
- Динорыба
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Dinofish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dinofish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dinofish?
Dinofish runs 45 minutes.
When was Dinofish released?
Dinofish was released on January 4, 2013.
Who directed Dinofish?
Dinofish was directed by Graeme Duane.
More films by Graeme Duane Who is in the cast of Dinofish?
Dinofish stars James D'Arcy as Narrator.
Does Dinofish have a post-credit scene?
No. Dinofish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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