Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World

Elliot Page narrates this hilarious and heartening romp through the animal world, led by brave scientists fighting censorship as they reveal the truth about our nature. SECOND NATURE — everything you didn’t learn in high school biology.

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June 20, 2026 1h 22m Released

Documentary Comedy

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Did you know that clownfish change sex from male to female? (So if Nemo’s mom had died in real life, his dad could have become his mom!) Did you know that albatross, penguins and swans parent in same sex pairs? Or that bonobos, who are just as closely related to us as chimps, are matriarchal and have same-sex sex every day?! Narrated by Elliot Page, Second Nature follows trailblazing Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Joan Roughgarden as she meets groundbreaking scientists exploring the 1500+ animal species who engage in same-sex sexual behavior and parenting, change sex, form matriarchies, and more, debunking myths that females are “inferior” and that being queer is “unnatural.” SECOND NATURE — everything you didn’t learn in high school biology.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Drew Denny
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Drew Denny, Jennifer Steinman Sternin
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Annapurna Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    1.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Elliot Page

Narrator (voice)

Joan Roughgarden

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Patricia Brennan

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Amy Parish

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Joseph Graves

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Frans de Waal

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Marcela Benítez

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River Suh

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World released?

Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World was released on June 20, 2026.

How long is Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?

The runtime of Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World is 1h 22m.

What genre is Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?

Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World is a Documentary, Comedy movie.

What is the rating of Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?

Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World has a rating of 1.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

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Who directed Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?

Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World was directed by Drew Denny.

Who stars in Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?

The main cast of Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World includes Elliot Page, Joan Roughgarden, Patricia Brennan.

What language is Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World in?

Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World is originally in English.