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African Cats

2011Movie1 h 29 minG

Documentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic617.3Rotten Tomatoes73%77%

A wondrous, hopeful documentary movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Story

African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.

Feels like

  • African Wildlife
  • Big Cats
  • Nature Documentary
  • Family-Friendly
  • Savanna
  • Survival
  • Animal Kingdom
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill
Written by
Keith Scholey, John Truby
Produced by
Keith Scholey, Alex Tidmarsh
Music by
Nicholas Hooper

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Facts

April 21, 2011 · 1 h 29 min · G

Released
April 21, 2011
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$31 million
Available in
78 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream African Cats?"

Questions about African Cats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream African Cats?

Disney+

In the United States, African Cats streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 69 other countries.

Is African Cats worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 61).

Is African Cats okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch African Cats?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching African Cats?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was African Cats a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$31 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 6.2 times its budget.