The Meerkats

Name: The Meerkats
Genre: Documentary, Family, TV Movie
Released: 2008-10-15
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Rufus Beck, Guillaume Canet, Paul Newman

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

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Release Date

10/15/2008

Runtime

83 mins

Genres

Documentary Family TV Movie

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.

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Original Language

English

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A tender, visually stunning chronicle of a young meerkat's journey to adulthood in the Kalahari, told with grace and intimacy that makes the small feel epic. The film finds profound lessons in animal resilience without ever losing sight of the simple, moving bond between family members.