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Cheetah

1989Movie1 h 23 minG

DramaFamily
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes43%54%

A hopeful, thrilling drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Family Adventure
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Friendship
  • African Setting
  • Animal Rescue
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Educational
  • Wholesome

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Jeff Blyth
Written by
Alan Caillou

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Facts

August 18, 1989 · 1 h 23 min · G

Released
August 18, 1989
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
44 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cheetah?"

Questions about Cheetah

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cheetah?

Disney+

In the United States, Cheetah streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Cheetah worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Cheetah okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch Cheetah?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Cheetah?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.