This is solid educational content that does exactly what it promises: celebrates engineering in a visually impressive way. The 100% critic score isn't hype—it's well-made, inspiring, and age-appropriate.
But let's be real: this will land differently depending on your kid. If they're the type who stops to watch construction sites or asks how bridges stay up, this is gold. If they need constant action and plot, they'll be checking the time.
The good news? It's only 42 minutes and free on multiple platforms, so low commitment. Treat it like a high-quality field trip you can take from your couch. Pair it with some Legos or a building project afterward and you've got a solid STEM afternoon.
Not every documentary needs to be Pixar-level entertaining to be worthwhile, and this one earns its spot as a go-to for sparking curiosity about how the world is built.