African Cats

Name: African Cats
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Released: 2011-04-21
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart

2011·Movie·G·89 min·★ 7.4(268)

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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.

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Can I watch African Cats in United States? Yes — you can stream African Cats in United States on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Japan	Disney Plus	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
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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: John Truby, Keith Scholey
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

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African Cats cast & crew

African Cats was directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill and written by John Truby and Keith Scholey.

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 268 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

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