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The Meerkats

The Meerkats

HDMovie200883 minDocumentaryFamily

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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Original title
The Meerkats
Release date
October 15, 2008
Original language
English
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Runtime
83 minutes
Studio
BBC Film, The Weinstein Company
TMDB audience rating
6.7 / 10 · 79 votes
Also known as
Wächter der Wüste · ミーアキャット
Status
Released

Cast and creators

James HoneybornePaul NewmanRufus BeckGuillaume Canet

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