The Meerkats
“Heroes so small they have to be seen on the big screen.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Honeyborne
- Screenplay & Story
- James Honeyborne, Alexander McCall Smith
- Original Score
- Sarah Class
- Original Title
- The Meerkats
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, The Weinstein Company, Yaffle Films, BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Honeyborne
James Honeyborne, Alexander McCall Smith
Sarah Class
Tony Miller, Barrie Britton, Mark Payne-Gill
Justin Krish, Ashley Stiebel
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, David M. Thompson, Rhodri Thomas, Joe Oppenheimer
Department Leadership Roster
James Honeyborne
Director
Alexander McCall Smith
Writer
Joe Oppenheimer
Producer
Trevor Ingman
Producer
Jane Hawley
Producer
Tony Miller
Director of Photography
Justin Krish
Editor
Ashley Stiebel
Editor
Barrie Britton
Director of Photography
Mark Payne-Gill
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Meerkats
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What is The Meerkats about?
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.
Who directed The Meerkats?
The Meerkats was directed by James Honeyborne.
Who stars in The Meerkats?
The principal cast of The Meerkats includes Paul Newman, Rufus Beck, Guillaume Canet.
When was The Meerkats released and how long is it?
The Meerkats was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Meerkats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Meerkats was composed by Sarah Class.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Meerkats?
The Meerkats holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).