Secrets of the Neanderthals

About Secrets of the Neanderthals

This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.

Secrets of the Neanderthals is a 2024 documentary history film directed by Ashley Gething. The film is filed under archeology, historical documentary, prehistory, and scientific research.

Patrick Stewart takes the lead as Narrator (voice), Gabriel Andreu as Older Neanderthal Man, Caroline Colomei as Older Neanderthal Woman, and Kareem Alexander as Younger Neanderthal Man. At 80 minutes long, it arrived in May 2024.

Produced by BBC Studios Science Unit. American members can watch it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Ice Age, Who killed the Neanderthal?, and Amérique, la nouvelle histoire des premiers hommes make useful companions to Secrets of the Neanderthals, all filed under human evolution, neanderthal, and prehistoric man. TMDB voters put it at 6.6 out of 10 across 60 votes and it carries a PG rating.