

Animals Are Beautiful People
7.4(78)19741h 32m1
Animals Are Beautiful People (also called Beautiful People) is a 1974 South African nature documentary written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by Jamie Uys, about the wildlife in Southern Africa, presented with comedic elements. It was filmed in the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert and at the Okavango River and Okavango Delta. It was the recipient of the 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film. The film, a critical and commercial success, was independently made by Uys, also known for his later African comedy The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).
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7.4/10
78 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- africa
- savannah
- wildlife
- animals
- nature
- kalahari
- nature documentary
- namib desert
- natural world
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical11 Nov 1974
GermanyDE
- Theatrical0West Germany11 Apr 1975
NetherlandsNL
- TVNederland 117 Oct 2004
South AfricaZA
- Theatrical31 Jan 1974
Frequently asked questions
- When was Animals Are Beautiful People released?
- Animals Are Beautiful People was released on 31 January 1974.
- Where can I watch Animals Are Beautiful People online?
- Animals Are Beautiful People is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Animals Are Beautiful People?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Animals Are Beautiful People is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Animals Are Beautiful People?
- Animals Are Beautiful People holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 78 votes.
- Who directed Animals Are Beautiful People?
- Animals Are Beautiful People (1974) was directed by Jamie Uys.
- How long is Animals Are Beautiful People?
- Animals Are Beautiful People runs for 1h 32m.













