The Tiger Rising (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 5.3

The Tiger Rising poster

Released in 2022, The Tiger Rising is an adventure and family film directed by Ray Giarratana, running about 102 minutes. “Let your imagination run wild.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When 12-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May and the stubborn new girl in school, he must navigate through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures.

Who’s in it. The Tiger Rising stars Dennis Quaid as Beauchamp, Queen Latifah as Willie May, Katharine McPhee as Caroline Horton and Sam Trammell as Robert Horton Sr., among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Tiger Rising has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 The Tiger Rising page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Tiger Rising 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 The Tiger Rising (2022)?
In US, The Tiger Rising is available to stream on Hulu, 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 The Tiger Rising worth watching?
The Tiger Rising holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Tiger Rising?
The Tiger Rising stars Dennis Quaid, Queen Latifah, Katharine McPhee, Sam Trammell and Christian Convery.
When was The Tiger Rising released?
The Tiger Rising was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.