Where to watch The Meerkats (2008)
Yes — The Meerkats is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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.
Every legal way to watch The Meerkats
Free — no account needed
Nothing to pay and nothing to sign up for.
Free with ads
Completely free to watch. You sit through ad breaks instead of paying.
Rent
A one-off charge for a viewing window, usually 48 hours.
Buy
A one-off charge to keep it in your library.
Prices and availability change constantly. Check the live listing before you pay for anything.
The Meerkats — common questions
- Can I watch The Meerkats for free?
- Yes. The Meerkats is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, YouTube Free. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Meerkats on Netflix?
- No. The Meerkats is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Meerkats without paying anything?
- Open YouTube Free — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is The Meerkats?
- The Meerkats runs 83 minutes.
