Smithsonian Channel Movie Trailers
Most Popular Smithsonian Channel Trailers
Total trailers found: 89
Mass Extinction: Life at the Brink Trailer (2014)
30 November 2014
It's death on an unimaginable scale, when a majority of Earth's species quickly die out. It's called "mass extinction," and it's happened at least five times before.
Sinking the Lusitania: An American Tragedy Trailer (2015)
01 January 2015
The sinking of the Lusitania and the impact it had in determining the fate of World War I is widely known.
Aerial Ireland Trailer (2017)
09 January 2017
Take a cross-country flight over Ireland's natural wonders and ancient ruins. In this spectacular overview of the historically significant Emerald Isle, we soar over Neolithic tombs of the Celtic era, medieval castles of the Vikings, and modern cities humming with life.
Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth Trailer (2017)
31 March 2017
The story of Pocahontas has been passed down through the centuries. Her relationship with John Smith has been characterized as a romance that united two cultures and created lasting peace.
Aboard Air Force One Trailer (2020)
04 June 2020
Air Force One is a marvel of military engineering. For more than half a century, the presidential fleet of armed jumbo jets has served as a flying fortress for America's commanders-in-chief, carrying them in victory, in shame, and even death.
Honey Badger: Grit Trailer (2018)
11 June 2018
On the harsh and unforgiving plains of central Namibia, Africa, a young honey badger named Grit has just left home to venture out in the great, wide world, but it won't be easy.
Castro's Secret Reef Trailer (2016)
01 January 2016
Cuba's enforced isolation has resulted in the unlikeliest of marine reserves: a huge, rambling archipelago known as Jardines de la Reina, or "Gardens of the Queen.
B2: Stealth at War Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
The most expensive and specialized airplane ever built, the B2 Stealth bomber carries a price tag of more than two billion dollars.
The Pharaoh in the Suburb: Uncovered Trailer (2018)
27 August 2018
A chance find in a suburb of Cairo has shed new light on an all but forgotten Pharaoh, Psamtik I. Dis
The Last Buffalo Trailer (2017)
23 March 2017
For thousands of years, the Great Plains were home to countless numbers of American bison, but in the late 1800s, the number of bison dropped from nearly 30 million to just a few hundred in less than 100 years.
The Last Lioness: Birth of a Pride Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
A haunting call echoes across the Liuwa Plain. There is no answer, there hasn't been for years. She has no pride, no support - she alone must safeguard her own survival.
The Last 747 Trailer (2023)
24 December 2023
The iconic design of the Boeing 747 has endured for over 5 decades, but the end of production is looming.
Shark Girl Trailer (2014)
11 June 2014
For 20-year-old Madison Stewart, nothing feels safer or more natural than diving straight into shark-infested waters.
The Mountain Lion and Me Trailer (2018)
14 March 2018
On the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park is Paradise Valley, Montana, home to bears, wolves, elk, and an animal so secretive, few ever get to see it: the mountain lion.
The Real Beauty and the Beast Trailer (2013)
14 June 2013
It's a condition known as "hypertrichosis" or "Ambras Syndrome," but in the 1500s it would transform one man into a national sensation and iconic fairy-tale character.
V-Day: Volcanic Planet Trailer (2020)
23 August 2020
Earth is a volcanic planet, with over 1,400 active giants spread across the globe. But what would happen if all of them were to erupt at once? From rivers of lava, towering ash clouds, and pyroclastic flows to tsunamis and super-sized climate change, we explore the powerful volcanic forces that fascinate today's scientists.
Islands of Fire Trailer (2019)
15 September 2019
Few places on Earth remain largely untouched and uninhabited by humans, but such spots exist in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Mystery in Yellowstone Trailer (2015)
09 June 2015
Yellowstone National Park is home to a vast array of landscapes and a huge diversity of animals, united in a fascinating ecosystem, one that is currently in severe trouble.
Hudson River Wild Trailer (2022)
02 November 2022
At first glance, the Hudson appears to be just another industrial river. Tree-lined riverbanks are interspersed between cultivated land, bridges, shipping docks, private homes and marinas, factories, chemical plants and brickyards.
The Day Kennedy Died Trailer (2013)
17 November 2013
The doctor who tried to save him. The Secret Service agent who was seconds too late. The man wrongly accused of his murder.
The Real Story: The Amityville Horror Trailer (2009)
03 May 2009
On November 13, 1974, police discovered six members of the De Feo family: father, mother and four of their five children shot dead, at 112 Ocean Avenue in the quiet village of Amityville, New York.
Adolf Island Trailer (2019)
23 June 2019
Caroline Sturdy Colls, a world leader in the forensic investigation of Nazi crime scenes, is chasing clues to an unsolved case: a concentration camp that existed on the British island of Alderney.
Memphis Belle in Color Trailer (2019)
01 January 2019
In January 1942, the U.S. military created a new bomber command, the Eighth Air Force, and sent a small contingent of men overseas to loosen the Nazis' grip on Europe.
Samurai Headhunters Trailer (2013)
21 September 2013
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant Masa who is pressganged into the ruthless world of the Samurai.
Bird vs. Plane: Miracle on the Hudson Trailer (2019)
15 January 2019
On the 10th anniversary of US Airways Flight 1549's miraculous landing on the Hudson River, Smithsonian Channel revisits the event to explore the impact of bird strikes in aviation accidents.
Lincoln's Last Day Trailer (2015)
13 April 2015
We all know the main story of Abraham Lincoln's death, how he was killed, where it took place, and who pulled the trigger.
Behind the Holiday: Thanksgiving Trailer (2021)
25 November 2021
Behind the familiar myths and tales of patriotism, the true story of Thanksgiving's origins bears little resemblance to how we celebrate today.
Shackleton's Frozen Hell Trailer (2013)
10 July 2013
In 1914, the world's first trans-Antarctic expedition came to a cold stop. Trapped in ice just 60 miles from their destination, explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew found themselves in a dire situation that would play out as a two-year battle against starvation, sub-zero conditions, and the threat of being swallowed by the unforgiving Southern Ocean.
Gun Trucks of Vietnam Trailer (2018)
11 November 2018
From M16 rifles to Huey helicopters, the Vietnam War launched weapons that went on to become legendary.
SEAL Dog Trailer (2015)
30 June 2015
On the surface, they appear to be ordinary dogs, but these canines have a secret identity. They are the Pentagon's stealth warriors, with specialties in explosives detection, tracking, laser target acquisition and bite work.
America’s Yellowstone Trailer (2007)
01 January 2007
Welcome to Yellowstone, America's oldest and largest national park. Lose yourself in the majestic landscapes that serve as a giant natural laboratory, with over three million geysers, fifty species of mammals, and three hundred species of birds.
History in HD: America in Space Trailer (2008)
01 January 2008
Explore NASA's development from its founding in 1958 to its preparation for a moon landing. Originally released in 1968, this film is more than an account of hardware evolution.
Rattlesnake Road Trip Trailer (2019)
19 April 2019
Rattlesnakes are unique to the Americas, with at least 32 recognized species living in a multitude of habitats.
Lincoln's Washington at War Trailer (2013)
18 February 2013
Washington, D.C. in 1861. The Civil War is at the doorstep and the city is bracing for disaster. America is a country torn in two.
Big Cats of the Savannah Trailer (2014)
19 March 2014
They rule the grassy battlefields of the Serengeti and reign supreme over the perilous rivers of Botswana.
Arlington Call to Honor Trailer (2008)
01 January 2008
Every graveyard tells a story, but few can talk to the living like Arlington National Cemetery. Visit the final home of war heroes from the Revolutionary War to 9/11 to the current struggle in Iraq.
Naked Mole Rats Trailer (2019)
20 February 2019
For years, researchers have overlooked the naked mole rat, an elusive rodent that lives underground. But now they believe they may help humans live longer, healthier lives.
Battle at Sea: Jutland Trailer (2017)
01 January 2017
Follow Nicholas Jellicoe to Jutland, Denmark, site of a WWI sea battle that ruined his grandfather's reputation.
Tanks of Fury Trailer (2014)
09 November 2014
Crew and actors from the movie 'Fury' give behind-the-scenes details of the movie's technical production and special effects.
Breaking the Sound Barrier Trailer (2020)
11 November 2020
On October 14, 1947, Captain Chuck Yeager accomplished what many thought was impossible: he broke the sound barrier and in doing so, changed aviation history forever.
In Search of Santa Claus Trailer (2009)
03 January 2009
This chronicle of the life of St. Nicholas illuminates his transformation from holy man to the ultimate symbol of Christmas cheer.
Incredible Animal Moments Trailer (2019)
05 March 2019
The fiercest, strangest, and wildest creatures in the animal kingdom face off in a countdown of the most incredible animal moments ever recorded.
Smithsonian Time Capsule: 1968 Trailer (2018)
07 May 2018
A military uniform that represents the uniting of American and South Vietnamese forces. The Olympic tracksuit worn by Tommie Smith when he raised a fist in silent protest.
America's Treasures Trailer (2007)
02 September 2007
From the desk on which Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence to Dorothy's ruby slippers, the National Museum of American History houses many of America's greatest treasures and icons.
100 Missions Surviving Vietnam Trailer (2020)
09 November 2020
Track the stories of the pilots of Vietnam's Operation Rolling Thunder and their race to survive their 100-mission goal.
Rise of Tokyo in Color Trailer (2018)
04 June 2018
It's a city that transformed itself from a sprawl of wooden dwellings into a huge modern metropolis. Over 150 years, Tokyo has risen from the ashes twice--from an epic earthquake and a devastating series of bombings--rebuilding itself into the world's largest city.
Titanic's Final Mystery Trailer (2012)
05 April 2012
The sinking of the RMS Titanic remains one of the most enduring and mysterious tragedies of the 20th century.
Cher & the Loneliest Elephant Trailer (2021)
22 April 2021
"The World's Loneliest Elephant" Kaavan will finally experience freedom, thanks to his biggest champion, the one & only Cher.
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom Trailer (2019)
25 February 2019
In 1936, Victor H. Green (1892-1960) published The Negro Motorist Green Book, a book that was both a travel guide and a survival manual, to help African-Americans navigate safe those regions of the United States where segregation and Jim Crow laws were disgracefully applied.
Sacred Sites: Ireland Trailer (2014)
07 July 2014
Ireland's history is steeped in religion and mystery. Why did its people stop worshipping the earth 5,000 years ago? Did St.
Stonehenge Empire Trailer (2014)
01 January 2014
For centuries, Stonehenge has been cloaked in mystery. Who built it? How did they do it? Why did they do it and what is its significance? Now, a team of archaeologists takes a high-tech approach to find out, and their discoveries will exceed all expectations.
Carrier at War: The USS Enterprise Trailer (2007)
01 January 2007
Going from 0 to 150 mph in three seconds, withstanding three Gs of force, and taking off from what's often called "the most dangerous place on the planet" are just parts of everyday life for an aircraft carrier pilot-and it's no different for the crew aboard the USS Enterprise.
Aerial New Zealand Trailer (2017)
18 June 2017
Take an epic voyage over the remote island nation of New Zealand, the last habitable landmass to be discovered on the planet.
Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters Trailer (2021)
22 February 2021
In January 2018, Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell collaborated on a groundbreaking and deeply personal album for Smithsonian Folkways called "Songs of Our Native Daughters.
