Roar

19811981
PGPG
1h 35m

6.2/10

Adventure Comedy Thriller

A naturalist living with big cats in East Africa expects a visit by his family of four from Chicago. A mix-up leaves him searching for his family, who have been left in the clutches of wild ... Read allA naturalist living with big cats in East Africa expects a visit by his family of four from Chicago. A mix-up leaves him searching for his family, who have been left in the clutches of wild lions.A naturalist living with big cats in East Africa expects a visit by his family of four from Chicago. A mix-up leaves him searching for his family, who have been left in the clutches of wild lions.

6.2/10

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Director
- Noel Marshall
Writers
- Noel Marshall
- Ted Cassidy(additional script material)
Stars

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What to Watch After "Tiger King"

Melanie Griffith and Tippi Hedren in Roar (1981)

Ravening jungle beasts assemble in flocks to invade an otherwise quiet home where they terrorize the visiting family of their keeper. —alfiehitchie & tipsyheadrinse

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Taglines
- The most dangerous movie ever made
Genres
Certificate
- PG
Parents guide

Trivia
Melanie Griffith was mauled by a lion during filming, and required plastic surgery. Griffith reportedly received 50 stitches to her face. It was feared she would lose an eye, but she recovered and was not disfigured. On another occasion, a lion grabbed her hair and wouldn't let go. That shot made it into the film.

Goofs
After Hank goes to the airport to get his family, on his return trip, he picks up Mativo and the tigers. Mativo's bike is placed in the trunk with the front wheel hanging out. Further down the road, the trunk is closed with no bike hanging out. Still further, the bike is again hanging out.

Quotes
Hank: Oh that's Johnny Lion. You never have to worry about John.

Crazy credits
Opening credits features this text: "Since the choice was made to use untrained animals and since for the most part they chose to do as they wished, it's only fair they share the writing and directing credits."

Connections
Featured in The Making of Roar (2004)

Top review

The New Swiss Family Robinson

Although it is no Disney classic, Roar is a tale of adventure well worth watching. I am a huge fan of films that take me to the far reaches of the world, and, in that regard, this is a movie that delivers. The lions are incredible and the filmmakers exhibit a thorough understanding of who the real stars of the show are. The lions take center stage and shine. The performances by the cast are competent, but I am an animal lover and for me, that is the true draw of the film.

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