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Microcosmos

15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.

7.6(255)19961h 20m
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Microcosmos is available to rent or buy on Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Director
Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou
Release date
1996-09-06
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
French
Box office
$1,433,008
Budget
$5,750,000
Status
Released
Country
France
Studio
Galatée Films

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About Microcosmos

Microcosmos is a 1996 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou, starring Jacques Perrin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 255 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Microcosmos in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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Themes & keywords

insectbiologynarrationantbiotopenaturewoman directornature documentarypoetic documentarydocumentaryno dialoguescienceinsectsfrench

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Microcosmos in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Microcosmos is available to rent or buy on Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Microcosmos on Netflix?+

Microcosmos is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Microcosmos?+

Microcosmos has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Microcosmos?+

Microcosmos stars Jacques Perrin.

When did Microcosmos come out?+

Microcosmos is a 1996 movie directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou.

What genre is Microcosmos?+

Microcosmos is Documentary film.

Who directed Microcosmos?+

Microcosmos was directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou.

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