

Microcosmos (1996)
Microcosmos : Le peuple de l'herbe
Overview
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.
Where to watch Microcosmos
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD, Sooner +4 | Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD, Sooner +4 |
| Italy | The Film Club | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Brazil | — | Claro video | — |
| Mexico | — | Claro video | Claro video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Microcosmos in 7 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Microcosmos about?
A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching. Microcosmos is a Documentary movie, released on 1996-09-06, runtime 80 minutes.
Is Microcosmos worth watching?
TMDB users rate Microcosmos 7.6 out of 10 from 274 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Microcosmos?
In the United States, Microcosmos streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Marie Pérennou, Claude Nuridsany
Cast
- Jacques Perrin as Récitant / Narrator (voice)
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Sources
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