Movies Like Racing Extinction (2015)

Racing Extinction is a 2015 adventure, documentary film from Louie Psihoyos with a MovieMagicScore of 7.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life and The African Queen.

Adventure Documentary

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life

2009

Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.

7.7

MagicScore

The African Queen

1952

At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.

7.3

MagicScore

The Living Desert

1953

Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.

7.1

MagicScore

Hitpig!

2024

A porcine bounty hunter accepts his next hit: Pickles, a naive, ebullient elephant. Though he initially sets out to capture the perky pachyderm, the unlikely pair find themselves crisscrossing the globe on an adventure that brings out the best in both of them.

6.7

MagicScore

Genesis

2004

An African narrator tells the story of earth history, the birth of the universe and evolution of life. Beautiful imagery makes this movie documentary complete.

6.2

MagicScore

Before the Flood

2016

A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems, and native communities across the planet.

7.7

MagicScore

Sea of Shadows

2019

The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of the sea.” Environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multimillion-dollar business.

7.7

MagicScore

Explorer: The Last Tepui

2022

This documentary starring climber Alex Honnold and famous biologist Bruce Means document their expedition to the South American sky islands in search of new species and discoveries. Follows elite climber Alex Honnold and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent climb up a 1000 foot sheer cliff.

7.6

MagicScore

Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape

2015

Based on the novel 'Evolution Man' by Roy Lewis, this tells the story about the first man - young Edward - to descend from apes. Edward is ejected by his tribe, but is very resourceful. He learns to walk, discovers fire, manages to hunt - and we follow him as he evolves. He has a generous nature, and search for true humanity - a world where we don't eat our fathers.

5.2

MagicScore

#10

Pangolin: Kulu's Journey

2025

Rescued from poachers, an endangered baby pangolin embarks on a journey back to the wild with help from a devoted human guardian in this documentary.

7.5

MagicScore

#11

Extinction

2014

Deep in the Amazon jungle a group of scientists are on a dangerous mission. When their guide suddenly abandons them, they find themselves in a savage and hostile environment. However, things turn deadly when they find they are in the middle of a hunting ground for a pack of prehistoric predators long thought extinct.

3.8

MagicScore

#12

Dumb and Dumber

1994

Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important suitcase with money before she leaves for Aspen, the two friends (who have found the suitcase) decide to return it to her. After some "adventures" they finally get to Aspen where, using the lost money they live it up and fight for Mary's heart.

6.6

MagicScore

#13

Birdshot

2017

A farm girl mistakenly shoots and kills an endangered Philippine Eagle. When authorities begin a manhunt to track down the eagle’s killer, they stumble upon an even more horrific discovery.

6.3

MagicScore

#14

Dark Moon Rising

2015

A group of shape-shifting werewolves descend upon a small town in search of a girl who is re-born once every 2000 years. She holds the key to their survival and all will die who stand in their way.

3.2

MagicScore

#15

Flying Monkeys

2013

A teenage girl thinks that the monkey she owns is her innocent pet, but it turns out to be something much more dangerous, an evil shapeshifter capable of unthinkable acts no loyal pet would ever be able to perform.

5.2

MagicScore

#16

Earth: One Amazing Day

2017

An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles.

7.8

MagicScore

#17

A Beautiful Planet

2016

A breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity has had on it over time — captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

7.1

MagicScore

#18

Tiny Giants 3D

2014

A short about what happens under and around us. A chipmunk and a small mouse go on an adventure; they grow and learn about life and its obstacles.

7.0

MagicScore

#19

The Cove

2009

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.

7.9

MagicScore

#20

Mission Blue

2014

This documentary follows oceanographer Sylvia Earle's campaign to save the world's oceans from threats such as overfishing and toxic waste.

7.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Racing Extinction?

The top films similar to Racing Extinction by MovieMagicScore are Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (7.7), The African Queen (7.3), The Living Desert (7.1). Each shares adventure/documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Racing Extinction worth watching?

Racing Extinction holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.8/10 from 189 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Racing Extinction?

Racing Extinction (2015) is a adventure, documentary film directed by Louie Psihoyos, starring Elon Musk, Jane Goodall, Louie Psihoyos.

Where can I find more recommendations like Racing Extinction?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more adventure recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Racing Extinction

This ranked list pairs Racing Extinction (2015), a adventure and documentary film from Louie Psihoyos, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Elon Musk take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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