Becoming Cousteau is a 2021 American documentary film directed and produced by Liz Garbus.

The film follows the life and career of Jacques Cousteau, who tried to warn the world for decades about environmental issues.

[3] Over the course of five years, Garbus worked with The Cousteau Society to get access to unseen footage.

The website's critics consensus reads, "As visually thrilling as it is edifying, Becoming Cousteau pays fitting tribute to a pioneering explorer and environmental advocate.

"[10] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 74 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".