African Cats(2011)
African Cats Synopsis
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.
African Cats (2011) is a documentary and adventure film directed by Keith Scholey, released on April 21, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Stewart. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 261 ratings.
- Director:
- Keith Scholey
- Writers:
- Keith Scholey, John Truby
- Producers:
- Alex Tidmarsh, Keith Scholey
- Production:
- Disneynature
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $30,857,747
- Status:
- Released
African Cats (2011) Trailer
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African Cats Cast & Crew
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Directed by Keith Scholey, written by Keith Scholey and John Truby, produced by Alex Tidmarsh and Keith Scholey.
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African Cats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 261 ratings.
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African Cats – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch African Cats online?
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African Cats (2011) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in African Cats?
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The main cast of African Cats (2011) includes Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Stewart. The film was directed by Keith Scholey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was African Cats released?
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African Cats was released on April 21, 2011 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is African Cats worth watching?
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African Cats (2011) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 261 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for African Cats?
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Yes. The official African Cats trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.