African Cats (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2011, African Cats is an adventure and documentary film directed by Alastair Fothergill, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. African Cats stars Samuel L. Jackson as Narrator (voice) and Patrick Stewart as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, African Cats has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch African Cats page.
If you liked it. Fans of African Cats tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch African Cats (2011)?
- In US, African Cats is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is African Cats worth watching?
- African Cats holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in African Cats?
- African Cats stars Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Stewart.
- When was African Cats released?
- African Cats was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.