Cheetah
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.
Where to watch Cheetah in United States
Can I watch Cheetah in United States? Yes — you can stream Cheetah in United States on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Cheetah there. Availability last verified on November 2, 2026.
Where is Cheetah streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Cheetah
Cheetah is a 1989 English-language drama and family film directed by Jeff Blyth. The cast is led by Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Cheetah was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Silver Screen Partners III and made in United States of America. It was released on August 18, 1989, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jeff Blyth
- Release date
- August 18, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Cheetah cast & crew
Cheetah was directed by Jeff Blyth.
The cast features Keith Coogan as Ted, Lucy Deakins as Susan, Timothy Landfield as Earl Johnson, Colin Mothupi as Morogo, Breon Gorman as Jean Johnson, and Ka Vundla as Kipoin.
Is Cheetah worth watching?
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, Cheetah is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cheetah
In United States, you can stream Cheetah 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 Cheetah
Keith Coogan
Ted
Lucy Deakins
Susan
Timothy Landfield
Earl Johnson
Colin Mothupi
Morogo
Breon Gorman
Jean Johnson
Ka Vundla
Kipoin
Lydia Kigada
Lani
Kuldeep Bhakoo
Patel
Michael Rogers
Racetrack Policeman (voice)
Cheetah — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cheetah in United States?
Cheetah is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Cheetah on Disney Plus?
Yes — Cheetah is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Cheetah in?
Cheetah is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cheetah?
Cheetah runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Cheetah rated?
Cheetah is rated G. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
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