Microcosmos (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1996, Microcosmos is a documentary film directed by Claude Nuridsany, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.
Who’s in it. Microcosmos stars Jacques Perrin as Récitant / Narrator (voice) and Kristin Scott Thomas as Narratrice (voix).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Microcosmos has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Microcosmos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Microcosmos 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 Microcosmos (1996)?
- In US, Microcosmos is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Microcosmos worth watching?
- Microcosmos holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Microcosmos?
- Microcosmos stars Jacques Perrin and Kristin Scott Thomas.
- When was Microcosmos released?
- Microcosmos was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.