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The Meerkats

01h 23m2008James Honeyborne
IMDb: 7.3/10Rotten: 73%
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"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.

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MeerkatKalahariNature DocumentaryAnimal LifeAnimal BehaviourDocumentaryAnimals FamilyAnimal DocumentaryWildlife Documentary

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What is The Meerkats (2008) 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…

Who stars in The Meerkats?

The Meerkats stars Paul Newman (Narrator (voice)), Rufus Beck (Narrator (Russian release) (voice)), Guillaume Canet (Le narrateur (voix française)). The film was directed by James Honeyborne.

How long is The Meerkats?

The Meerkats has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated 0.

Is The Meerkats worth watching?

The Meerkats holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Documentary, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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