African Cats
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.
Where to watch African Cats in United States
Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open African Cats there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is African Cats streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies |
About African Cats
African Cats is a 2011 English-language documentary and adventure film directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
African Cats was produced by Disneynature and made in United States of America. It was released on April 21, 2011, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill
- Writers
- Keith Scholey, John Truby
- Release date
- April 21, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Disneynature
African Cats cast & crew
African Cats was directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill and written by Keith Scholey and John Truby.
The cast features Samuel L. Jackson as Narrator (voice) and Patrick Stewart as Narrator (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Alex Tidmarsh and Keith Scholey.
Is African Cats worth watching?
African Cats holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 254 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and adventure, African Cats is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch African Cats
In United States, you can stream African Cats on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of African Cats
Samuel L. Jackson
Narrator (voice)
Patrick Stewart
Narrator (voice)
African Cats — FAQs
▸Where can I watch African Cats in United States?
African Cats is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is African Cats on Disney Plus?
Yes — African Cats is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is African Cats in?
African Cats is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is African Cats?
African Cats runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is African Cats rated?
African Cats is rated G. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 254 ratings.
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