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The Meerkats

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

2008-10-15
6.7
en 83m
DocumentaryTV MovieFamily
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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Director

James Honeyborne

Story

James Honeyborne

Writer

Alexander McCall Smith

Music

Sarah Class

Producer

Trevor Ingman

Producer

Joe Oppenheimer

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Companies

  • BBC Film
  • The Weinstein Company
  • Yaffle Films
  • BBC Studios Natural History Unit