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Cheetah

1989·Movie
1h 23min·G
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah.
Family AdventureWildlife ConservationFriendshipAfrican SettingAnimal RescueComing-of-AgeEducationalWholesome

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cheetah

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Where can I stream Cheetah legally?

Cheetah is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cheetah worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cheetah rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Cheetah?

1 h 23 min

Cheetah runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cheetah?

Critics43
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Cheetah higher (57) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Cheetah a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Cheetah in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cheetah?

43ALARAUBABEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDO+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cheetah in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.