PG-13

Fierce Creatures

Don't pet them.

1997 • 93 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

403 reviews

62 Audience · 403 · 100%

An ex-policeman is tasked with managing a struggling zoo, aiming to boost profits by showcasing only "fierce creatures." His unusual directives clash with the dedicated zookeepers, leading to comedic chaos as they try to protect their beloved animals.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some slapstick violence and cartoonish animal harm
Occasional suggestive humor and innuendo
Brief moments of peril involving animals

What it models well

Protecting animals
Working together for a cause
Challenging authority for good

Talk about it after

Animal welfare versus profit
How different personalities handle stress
The importance of empathy

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Fierce Creatures. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.