Cheetah (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Cheetah is a drama and family film directed by Jeff Blyth, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Cheetah stars Keith Coogan as Ted, Lucy Deakins as Susan, Timothy Landfield as Earl Johnson and Colin Mothupi as Morogo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cheetah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.2M 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 Cheetah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheetah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheetah (1989)?
- In US, Cheetah 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 Cheetah worth watching?
- Cheetah holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheetah?
- Cheetah stars Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi and Breon Gorman.
- When was Cheetah released?
- Cheetah was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.