The Meerkats (2008)
Heroes so small they have to be seen on the big screen.
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.
Director: James Honeyborne
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, Family
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Cast
- Paul Newman - Narrator (voice)
- Rufus Beck - Narrator (Russian release) (voice)
- Guillaume Canet - Le narrateur (voix française)
Screenplay
Music: Sarah Class
Cinematography: Tony Miller, Barrie Britton
Editing: Justin Krish, Ashley Stiebel
Production: BBC Film, The Weinstein Company, Yaffle Films, BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
meerkat, kalahari desert, animal life, animal behaviour, documentary, animals family, animal documentary, wildlife documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Meerkats about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Meerkats?
- The Meerkats was directed by James Honeyborne.
- Who stars in The Meerkats?
- The Meerkats stars Paul Newman, Rufus Beck, Guillaume Canet.
- How long is The Meerkats?
- The Meerkats has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Meerkats?
- The Meerkats is a Documentary, TV Movie, Family film.
- Where was The Meerkats produced?
- The Meerkats was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.