Sheena (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1984, Sheena is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by John Guillermin, running about 117 minutes. “Part animal. Part legend. All woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sheena's parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey, are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.
Who’s in it. Sheena stars Tanya Roberts as Sheena, Ted Wass as Vic Casey, Donovan Scott as Fletcher ("Fletch") and Elizabeth of Toro as Shaman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sheena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sheena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sheena tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sheena (1984)?
- In US, Sheena is available to 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 Sheena worth watching?
- Sheena holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sheena?
- Sheena stars Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott, Elizabeth of Toro and France Zobda.
- When was Sheena released?
- Sheena was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.