FEATURE FILM

Cheetah

6.2/10
TMDB46 votes
1989Original: English83 min

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.

Genres: Drama, Family
Cast: Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi, Breon Gorman

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About Cheetah

Cheetah (1989) is a film in the drama, family genres. Directed by Jeff Blyth. The cast includes Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi.

Released
1989-08-18
Original language
English
Runtime
83 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Directors
Jeff Blyth

Cheetah cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.2/10 from 46 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

If Ace Ventura was family friendly and without Jim Carrey. 'Cheetah' 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…

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If Ace Ventura was family friendly and without Jim Carrey. 'Cheetah' 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?

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What is Cheetah about?

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.

Who stars in Cheetah?

Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi, Breon Gorman, Ka Vundla. See the cast cards above for character names.

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