The Bushbaby (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, The Bushbaby is a drama, adventure and history film directed by John Trent, running about 100 minutes. “A true-to-life adventure as big as Africa itself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young daughter of a park ranger in Tanzania is distressed to learn that she and her father must permanently return to England, thus separating her from the one thing she loves most, a pet Bushbaby. Fearing what the future holds she decides to set the pet free but while doing so misses the boat back to England. After meeting up with a friendly native they try to resolve the situation together. Things take a turn for the worse when it is falsely reported that the native has kidnapped her, thus putting a price on his head
Who’s in it. The Bushbaby stars Margaret Brooks as Jackie, Margaret Leclere as Jackie, Louis Gossett Jr. as Tembo and Donald Houston as John Leeds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Bushbaby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bushbaby page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bushbaby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bushbaby (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bushbaby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bushbaby worth watching?
- The Bushbaby holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bushbaby?
- The Bushbaby stars Margaret Brooks, Margaret Leclere, Louis Gossett Jr., Donald Houston and Laurence Naismith.
- When was The Bushbaby released?
- The Bushbaby was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.