The Meerkats
2008, English. Directed by James Honeyborne.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Meerkats
The Meerkats is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 15 October 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- James Honeyborne, Alexander McCall Smith
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The Meerkats: quick answers
What should I watch before The Meerkats?
Watch Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins (2008) first.
Is The Meerkats worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Meerkats?
The Meerkats runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Meerkats have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Meerkats. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Meerkats parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Meerkats yet.
Which OTT platform is The Meerkats on?
The Meerkats is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Meerkats?
If you liked The Meerkats, try Elephant, The Elephant Queen, Dolphin Reef.
Who directed The Meerkats?
The Meerkats (2008) was directed by James Honeyborne and stars Paul Newman, Rufus Beck, Guillaume Canet.