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Roar

  • 19811981
  • PGPG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.9K
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Roar (1981)
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  • Adventure
  • Comedy
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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.
IMDb RATING
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3.9K
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  • Director
    • Noel Marshall
  • Writers
    • Noel Marshall
    • Ted Cassidy(additional script material)
  • Stars
    • Tippi Hedren
    • Noel Marshall
    • Melanie Griffith
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  • Director
    • Noel Marshall
  • Writers
    • Noel Marshall
    • Ted Cassidy(additional script material)
  • Stars
    • Tippi Hedren
    • Noel Marshall
    • Melanie Griffith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 71User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    Melanie Griffith in Roar (1981)
    Tippi Hedren in Roar (1981)
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    Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren
    • Madelaineas Madelaine
    Noel Marshall
    Noel Marshall
    • Hankas Hank
    Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith
    • Melanieas Melanie
    John Marshall
    • Johnas John
    Jerry Marshall
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Kyalo Mativo
    • Mativoas Mativo
    Frank Tom
    • Frankas Frank
    Steve Miller
    • Prentissas Prentiss
    Rick Glassey
    • Rickas Rick
    Lenord Bokwa
    • Airport Personnelas Airport Personnel
    Shamasi Sarumi
    • Airport Personnelas Airport Personnel
    Will Hutchins
    Will Hutchins
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    Eve Rattner
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    Peter Thiongo
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    • (as Zakes Moakae)
    Michael Franz
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    Alexandra Newman
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    Pat Barbeau
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    • Director
      • Noel Marshall
    • Writers
      • Noel Marshall
      • Ted Cassidy(additional script material)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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)

    User reviews71

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    A UNIQUE MOVIE EXPERIENCE
    I first saw this movie as a child and it has always stayed in my memory as an enjoyable experience. I just watched it recently as an adult and found it every bit as enjoyable as before. It's directed by Noel Marshall who spent a decade making this film. What really works the best is the fantastic music score. Unlike some films today, "Roar" doesn't drag on for hours and has no shallow character's or bad CGI. This is the way films should be made. Real lions and tigers involved in this amusing story of a family arriving at the wrong time to be greeted by the local wildlife. I don't understand the other reviewer and their negative comments. Watch this for yourself. It's not spineless garbage but a passionate and thoughtful film. Thank you for reading.
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    • hagl75
    • Mar 31, 2004

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    • Release date
      • May 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Roar - Die Löwen sind los
    • Filming locations
      • Shambala Preserve, 6867 Soledad Canyon, Acton, California, USA
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $110,048
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,064
      • Apr 19, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $110,048
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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