The Meerkats (2008)

10/15/2008 (GB) • 1h 23m

Documentary, TV Movie, Family

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Paul Newman

Narrator (voice)

Rufus Beck

Narrator (Russian release) (voice)

Guillaume Canet

Le narrateur (voix française)


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Part of the Erdmännchen Filmreihe

Includes The Meerkats, Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

meerkat

kalahari desert

animal life

animal behaviour

documentary

animals family

animal documentary

wildlife documentary

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