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How to Build a Dinosaur

8.020111h MovieDocumentaryTV Movie

Dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago and we have hardly ever found a complete skeleton. So how do we turn a pile of broken bones into a dinosaur exhibit? Dr Alice Roberts finds out how the experts put skeletons back together, with…

DirectorOlly Bootle
ProducersOlly Bootle·Jonathan Renouf

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Cast · Directed by Olly Bootle

ARAlice Roberts
Alice Roberts
Herself - Presenter

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How to Build a Dinosaur — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How to Build a Dinosaur?

How to Build a Dinosaur is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How to Build a Dinosaur on Netflix?

No, How to Build a Dinosaur is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is How to Build a Dinosaur on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How to Build a Dinosaur isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

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How to Build a Dinosaur is available on Britbox and BBC Select in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.