Fierce Creatures
“Don't pet them.”
Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures is a 1997 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Robert Young and Fred Schepisi. The cast is led by John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Fierce Creatures was produced by Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, and Fish Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 23, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Young, Fred Schepisi
- Writers
- John Cleese, Iain Johnstone
- Release date
- January 23, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, Fish Productions
Fierce Creatures cast & crew
Fierce Creatures was directed by Robert Young and Fred Schepisi and written by John Cleese and Iain Johnstone.
The cast features John Cleese as Rollo Lee, Jamie Lee Curtis as Willa Weston, Kevin Kline as Vince McCain / Rod McCain, Michael Palin as Adrian "Bugsy" Malone, Ronnie Corbett as Reggie, and Carey Lowell as Cub.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Adrian Biddle, and it was produced by Michael Shamberg and John Cleese.
Is Fierce Creatures worth watching?
Fierce Creatures holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 392 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Fierce Creatures is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Fierce Creatures
John Cleese
Rollo Lee
Jamie Lee Curtis
Willa Weston
Kevin Kline
Vince McCain / Rod McCain
Michael Palin
Adrian "Bugsy" Malone
Ronnie Corbett
Reggie
Carey Lowell
Cub
Robert Lindsay
Sydney Lotterby
Bille Brown
Neville Coltrane
Derek Griffiths
Gerry
Cynthia Cleese
Pip
Richard Ridings
Hugh
Maria Aitken
Di
Fierce Creatures — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fierce Creatures in United States?
Fierce Creatures 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 Fierce Creatures in?
Fierce Creatures is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fierce Creatures?
Fierce Creatures runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Fierce Creatures rated?
Fierce Creatures is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 392 ratings.
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