African Cats
2011 • 89 min • Documentary · Adventure
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 73 Audience · 260 · 100%
This documentary follows the lives of big cats in the African savanna, including a lion cub learning from her mother, a cheetah raising her cubs, and a pride leader defending his family. It showcases their love, humor, and determination.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Predator-prey interactions
- Moments of tension and peril
What it models well
- Family bonds
- Resilience
- Survival in nature
- Motherhood
Talk about it after
- Life and death in the wild
- Animal behavior and instincts
- The importance of family in nature
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Top billed cast
Director: Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill • Crew: John Truby, Keith Scholey
Trailers & clips
African Cats Official Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (260)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Box office
- $30,857,747
- IMDb
- tt1223236
- Official site
- disney.go.com
