The Meerkats

This dramatized documentary follows Kolo, a young meerkat pup growing up in the Kalahari desert. The story tracks Kolo's development as he learns to survive in a dangerous environment filled with predators and drought. Central to the film is the importance of family bonds, cooperation, and resilience, as the small creatures rely on their social unity to protect one another and find food in a harsh landscape.

The film was directed by James Honeyborne and written by Alexander McCall Smith. It is a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States, involving The Weinstein Company and the BBC. The movie features narration by Paul Newman, with different voice narrators for the Russian and French releases, including Rufus Beck and Guillaume Canet.

With a runtime of 83 minutes, the project earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, reflected by a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 1,800 votes and a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 78 votes.