Roar (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, Roar is a comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Noel Marshall, running about 102 minutes. “No animals were harmed in the making of this movie. 70 members of the cast and crew were.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.
Who’s in it. Roar stars Tippi Hedren as Madeleine, Melanie Griffith as Melanie, Jerry Marshall as Jerry and Kyalo Mativo as Mativo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Roar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roar (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roar worth watching?
- Roar holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roar?
- Roar stars Tippi Hedren, Melanie Griffith, Jerry Marshall, Kyalo Mativo and Rick Glassey.
- When was Roar released?
- Roar was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.