FeatureG1989·83m·6.2

Cheetah

DramaFamily

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.

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Cast

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)

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
$5.0M
Revenue
$8.2M
Age rating
G
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Walt Disney PicturesSilver Screen Partners III

Crew

Director

Jeff Blyth

Writers

Alan Caillou, Jack Couffer

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Reviews

r96sk

9/19/2020

6.0

If Ace Ventura was family friendly and without Jim Carrey. <em>'Cheetah'</em> is actually alright, in truth. I wouldn't say I particularly enjoyed it, but it's a harmless 83 minutes which fills a gap if you need it to. The locations and animal stuff are decent. The premise isn't anything you'll remember as it isn't fresh, original or majorly interesting to be honest. As for the cast, they are serviceable. I like Lucy Deakins (Susan), Collin Mothupi (Morogo) and Keith Coogan (Ted); the latter is basically Tommy Kirk, Walt Disney himself would approve of that casting I'm sure! The adult actors are actually the weakest cast members. Not much more to note. Forgettable sure, but it's a quick watch and not irritating or anything like that. Lastly, who knew this used "Hakuna matata" before that entirely unknown film from 1994, eh?