Animals Are Beautiful People
1974, English. Directed by Jamie Uys.
Animals Are Beautiful People (also called Beautiful People) is a 1974 South African nature documentary written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by Jamie Uys, about the wildlife in Southern Africa, presented with comedic elements. It was filmed in the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert and at the Okavango River and Okavango Delta. It was the recipient of the 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film. The film, a critical and commercial success, was independently made by Uys, also known for his later African comedy The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 31 January 1974
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Jamie Uys
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Animals Are Beautiful People: quick answers
What comes after Animals Are Beautiful People?
Next in the series: The Funny World of Animals 2 (1994), The Funny World of Animals 3 (1994), and The Funny World of Animals 4 (1995).
Is Animals Are Beautiful People worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Animals Are Beautiful People?
Animals Are Beautiful People runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Animals Are Beautiful People have a post-credits scene?
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Animals Are Beautiful People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Animals Are Beautiful People on?
Animals Are Beautiful People isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Animals Are Beautiful People?
If you liked Animals Are Beautiful People, try Elephant, The Meerkats, Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness.
Who directed Animals Are Beautiful People?
Animals Are Beautiful People (1974) was directed by Jamie Uys and stars Paddy O'Byrne.