

Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins
2008, English. Directed by Mike Slee & Chris Barker.
The story of a family of meerkats living in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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- Released
- 3 June 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
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Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins: quick answers
What comes after Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins?
Next in the series: The Meerkats (2008).
Is Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins worth watching?
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins?
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins yet.
Which OTT platform is Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins on?
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins?
If you liked Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins, try The Meerkats, Elephant, Dolphin Reef.
Who directed Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins?
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins (2008) was directed by Mike Slee and Chris Barker and stars Whoopi Goldberg.