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Earthlings is a 2005 documentary directed by Shaun Monson, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Narrator (voice). It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Earthlings (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Shaun Monson
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Earthlings About?

The premise of Earthlings without spoilers.

Through hidden‑camera work and never‑before‑seen footage, the documentary follows the everyday operations of the world’s biggest animal‑based industries, revealing how each sector depends on the exploitation of animals for profit and highlighting the hidden realities behind the products we use.

Earthlings Themes & Keywords

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  • animals in distress
  • violence
  • animal abuse
  • killing a dog
  • skinning alive
  • fur farming
  • whaling
  • boiling alive
  • pain
  • dog's death
  • animal euthanasia
  • scared animal
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  • dog breeding
  • killing an animal
  • animal cruelty
  • skinned alive
  • animal skinning
  • animal slaughter
  • actual animal killed
  • hidden camera
  • monkey
  • dog
  • cat
  • sustainability
  • ecological footprint
  • death
  • gore
  • blood
  • human nature relationship
  • environmentalism
  • unethical practice
  • vegan
  • veganism
  • animal rights
  • capitalism
  • livestock
  • money
  • greed
  • animal farm
  • laboratory
  • burned alive
  • pig being burned alive
  • toxic waste
  • poultry
  • agony
  • dead animal
  • animal death
  • dying animal
  • animal blood
  • animal cage
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Cast & crew

Earthlings Cast & Characters

Joaquin Phoenix plays Narrator (voice) in Earthlings. Directed by Shaun Monson.

From the director

More from Shaun Monson

More films directed by Shaun Monson: Guardians of Life and Unity.

Full filmography
Videos

Earthlings Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Earthlings.

EARTHLINGS Trailer - Joaquin Phoenix - Be the Peace - Be a Plant-Based Being!
Details

Earthlings Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Földlakók” and “Земляне”.

Also known as
  • Földlakók
  • Земляне
  • ארת'לינגס
  • Pozemšťané
  • Terráqueos
  • Dünyalılar
  • 地球公民
  • Земляни

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FAQ

Earthlings FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Earthlings, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Earthlings?

Earthlings runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Earthlings released?

Earthlings was released on September 24, 2005.

Who directed Earthlings?

Earthlings was directed by Shaun Monson.

More films by Shaun Monson

Who is in the cast of Earthlings?

Earthlings stars Joaquin Phoenix as Narrator (voice).

Does Earthlings have a post-credit scene?

No. Earthlings has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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