The Meerkats
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The Meerkats

Heroes so small they have to be seen on the big screen.

6.7 / 10 2008 1h 23mNR English
DocumentaryFamily

Storyline

A coming of age story following a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert; and an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all. Shot using ground-breaking techniques, this dramatised documentary is a one-of-a-kind presentation from The Weinstein Company and the BBC, featuring narration by Paul Newman.

Cast & Crew

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Narrator (voice)

Lead
Rufus Beck

Rufus Beck

Narrator (Russian release) (voice)

Guillaume Canet

Guillaume Canet

Le narrateur (voix française)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. James Honeyborne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Meerkats is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker