Microcosmos (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Microcosmos is a 1996 documentary directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Jacques Perrin. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10. Stream it on Criterion Channel.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Directors
- Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Bac Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Microcosmos About?
The premise of Microcosmos without spoilers.
This captivating documentary explores the miniature universe of insects, revealing a dramatic and action-packed spectacle. Witness a beetle’s challenging journey pushing a dung ball, and observe the mesmerizing movements of caterpillars during their migration. The film utilizes inventive techniques and a beautiful musical score to transform these tiny stories into epic proportions, showcasing an insect kingdom full of compelling drama and surprising beauty.
Microcosmos Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- underwater scene
- slow motion scene
- title directed by female
- ladybug
- microscopic lifeform
- flower
- entomology
- meadow
- spider
- insect
- snail
- caterpillar
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- bee
- beetle
- time lapse photography
- nature documentary
- f rated
- ant
- very little dialogue
- environment
- wind
- water
- rain
- frog
- earthworm
- camouflage
- wildlife
- rainstorm
- pollination
- microphotography
- nature
Where to Watch Microcosmos
Stream it on Criterion Channel. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Microcosmos Cast
Kristin Scott Thomas leads the cast, with Jacques Perrin. Directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou.
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Co-director Claude Nuridsany -
Co-director Marie Pérennou
Microcosmos Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Microcosmos 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 91%
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
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TMDB 75% User score
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Microcosmos Box Office
Microcosmos grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
Microcosmos Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Microcosmos.
Microcosmos Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “小宇宙” and “마이크로 코스모스”.
- Also known as
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- 小宇宙
- 마이크로 코스모스
- Mikrokosmos
- Microcosmos: People of the Grass
- Микрокосмос
- Mikrokosmos – Das Volk der Gräser
- Het leven in het gras
- Microcosmos - Fantástica Aventura da Natureza
- Mikrokosmos - ruohikon kansa
- Microcosmos - den lilla världen
- Mikrokosmos - gräsets folk
- Microcosmos: El universo oculto
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- Çayırın Sakinleri
- Microcosmos: O Povo da Erva
- Mikrokozmos
- Mikropasaulis
- ミクロコスモス
- Mikrokozmosz - A füvek népe
- Mikrokozmosz
- Microcosmos - Il popolo dell'erba
- Microcosmos: Le peuple de l’herbe
- Мікрокосмос
- Microcosmos: el pueblo de la hierba
- Mikrokosmos - Das Volk der Gräser
- Microcosmos: Le peuple de l'herbe
- 微观世界
- Mikrokozmosz - Füvek népe
- מיקרוקוסמוס
- 마이크로코스모스
- Microcosmos: Fantástica Aventura da Natureza
- Μικρόκοσμος: Οι κάτοικοι της χλόης
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Microcosmos FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Microcosmos, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Microcosmos?
Microcosmos runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Microcosmos released?
Microcosmos was released on October 9, 1996.
Who directed Microcosmos?
Microcosmos was directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou.
More films by Claude Nuridsany Who is in the cast of Microcosmos?
Microcosmos stars Kristin Scott Thomas and Jacques Perrin.
Where can I watch Microcosmos?
In the US, Microcosmos is streaming on Criterion Channel (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Microcosmos make at the box office?
Microcosmos grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
How is Microcosmos rated?
Microcosmos has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does Microcosmos have a post-credit scene?
No. Microcosmos has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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