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NOVA: Life's Rocky Start

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Four and a half billion years ago, the young Earth was a hellish place-a seething chaos of meteorite impacts, volcanoes belching noxious gases, and lightning flashing through a thin, torrid...

DirectorDoug Hamilton
WriterDoug Hamilton
ProducerDoug Hamilton

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Cast · Directed by Doug Hamilton

JSJay O. Sanders
Jay O. Sanders
Narrator (voice)

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NOVA: Life's Rocky Start — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams NOVA: Life's Rocky Start?

NOVA: Life's Rocky Start is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is NOVA: Life's Rocky Start on Netflix?

No, NOVA: Life's Rocky Start is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is NOVA: Life's Rocky Start on Amazon Prime Video?

No, NOVA: Life's Rocky Start isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries instead.

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NOVA: Life's Rocky Start is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.