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The Meerkats

6.720081h 23mMovieDocumentaryFamily

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…

DirectorJames Honeyborne
WritersJames Honeyborne·Alexander McCall Smith
ProducersNeil Nightingale·Jane Hawley

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Cast · Directed by James Honeyborne

PNPaul Newman
Paul Newman
Narrator (voice)
RBRufus Beck
Rufus Beck
Narrator (Russian release) (voice)
GCGuillaume Canet
Guillaume Canet
Le narrateur (voix française)

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The Meerkats — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Meerkats?

The Meerkats is streaming on Kanopy and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Meerkats on Netflix?

No, The Meerkats is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and YouTube Free.

Is The Meerkats on Amazon Prime Video?

The Meerkats isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Meerkats for free?

The Meerkats is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and YouTube Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Meerkats?

The Meerkats is currently the latest film in the Erdmännchen Filmreihe.

Is there a prequel to The Meerkats?

Yes — Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins (2008) comes before The Meerkats in the Erdmännchen Filmreihe.

Is The Meerkats part of a trilogy?

No — The Meerkats is part of the Erdmännchen Filmreihe, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Erdmännchen Filmreihe?

There are 2 films in the Erdmännchen Filmreihe: Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins (2008) and The Meerkats (2008).