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.

The Meerkats (2008)

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

★ 6.7/10 October 15, 2008 83 min

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Director: James Honeyborne  ·  Writers: James Honeyborne, Alexander McCall Smith

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

Cast

Paul Newman Narrator (voice) Rufus Beck Narrator (Russian release) (voice) Guillaume Canet Le narrateur (voix française)