Microcosmos
“15 years of research. 2 years of equipment design. 3 years of shooting. One great movie to restore your sense of wonder.”
Where to watch Microcosmos in France
Microcosmos is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 5 June 2026.
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 France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Microcosmos trailer
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Microcosmos in France?+
In France, Microcosmos is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Microcosmos on Netflix?+
Microcosmos is not on Netflix in France 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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