The Meerkats
“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.
Where to watch The Meerkats in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Meerkats there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Meerkats streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | Hoopla | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About The Meerkats
The Meerkats is a 2008 English-language documentary and family film directed by James Honeyborne. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Rufus Beck, Guillaume Canet. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Meerkats was produced by BBC Film, The Weinstein Company, and Yaffle Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 15, 2008.
- Director
- James Honeyborne
- Writers
- James Honeyborne, Alexander McCall Smith
- Release date
- October 15, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- BBC Film, The Weinstein Company, Yaffle Films
The Meerkats cast & crew
The Meerkats was directed by James Honeyborne and written by James Honeyborne and Alexander McCall Smith.
The cast features Paul Newman as Narrator (voice), Rufus Beck as Narrator (Russian release) (voice), and Guillaume Canet as Le narrateur (voix française).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Tony Miller and it was produced by Trevor Ingman and Joe Oppenheimer.
Is The Meerkats worth watching?
The Meerkats holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and family, The Meerkats is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Meerkats
In United States, you can stream The Meerkats on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Meerkats
Paul Newman
Narrator (voice)
Rufus Beck
Narrator (Russian release) (voice)
Guillaume Canet
Le narrateur (voix française)
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The Meerkats — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Meerkats in United States?
The Meerkats is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Meerkats on Kanopy?
Yes — The Meerkats is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Meerkats in?
The Meerkats is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Meerkats?
The Meerkats runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is The Meerkats rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 77 ratings.
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