

Duma
“Some friendships are wilder than others”
An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.
Where to watch Duma in United States
Click a service to open Duma there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Duma streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Apple TV Store |
About Duma
Duma is a 2005 English-language adventure, drama and family film directed by Carroll Ballard. The cast is led by Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Mary Makhatho. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Duma was produced by Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, and John Wells Productions and made in South Africa and United States of America. It was released on April 22, 2005, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Carroll Ballard
- Writers
- Karen Janszen, Carol Cawthra Hopcraft, Carol Cawthra
- Release date
- April 22, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Africa, United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions
Duma cast & crew
Duma was directed by Carroll Ballard and written by Karen Janszen, Carol Cawthra Hopcraft, and Carol Cawthra.
The cast features Alex Michaeletos as Xan, Campbell Scott as Peter, Mary Makhatho as Thandi, Nthabiseng Kenoshi as Lucille, Hope Davis as Kristin, and Jennifer Steyn as Aunt Gwen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Debney, cinematography is by Werner Maritz, and it was produced by Doug Claybourne and Kristin Harms.
Is Duma worth watching?
Duma holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 206 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and family, Duma is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Duma
Duma isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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 Duma
Alex Michaeletos
Xan

Campbell Scott
Peter
Mary Makhatho
Thandi
Nthabiseng Kenoshi
Lucille

Hope Davis
Kristin

Jennifer Steyn
Aunt Gwen

Eamonn Walker
Ripkuna
André Stolz
Xan's Teacher
Charlotte Savage
Poetry Student
Clive Scott
Tourist #3 - Eager Man

John Whiteley
Tourist #2

Nadia Kretschmer
Tourist #1
Duma — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Duma in United States?
Duma is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Duma in?
Duma is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Duma?
Duma runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Duma rated?
Duma is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 206 ratings.











