The Meerkats (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, The Meerkats is a documentary film directed by James Honeyborne, running about 83 minutes. “Heroes so small they have to be seen on the big screen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Meerkats stars Paul Newman as Narrator (voice), Betty White, Lynda Carter and Tim Conway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Meerkats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Meerkats page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Meerkats tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Meerkats (2008)?
- In US, The Meerkats is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Meerkats worth watching?
- The Meerkats holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Meerkats?
- The Meerkats stars Paul Newman, Betty White, Lynda Carter, Tim Conway and Mackenzie Phillips.
- When was The Meerkats released?
- The Meerkats was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.