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Duma

  • 2005
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
8.5K
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Duma (2005)
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AdventureDramaFamily

An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.

  • Director
    • Carroll Ballard
  • Writers
    • Carol Cawthra Hopcraft
    • Xan Hopcraft
    • Carol Flint
  • Stars
    • Alex Michaeletos
    • Campbell Scott
    • Hope Davis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    8.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Carroll Ballard
    • Writers
      • Carol Cawthra Hopcraft
      • Xan Hopcraft
      • Carol Flint
    • Stars
      • Alex Michaeletos
      • Campbell Scott
      • Hope Davis
    • 46User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos6

    Duma
    Trailer 0:31
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    Duma Scene: We Have To Make Changes
    Clip 0:40
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    Duma Scene: Be Afraid
    Clip 1:10
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    Duma Scene: He Has To Go Back
    Clip 0:44
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    Duma Scene: Hang On
    Clip 1:12
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    Duma Scene: We Have To Go Far
    Clip 1:07
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    Photos25

    Eamonn Walker in Duma (2005)
    Duma (2005)
    Alex Michaeletos in Duma (2005)
    Alex Michaeletos in Duma (2005)
    Campbell Scott and Alex Michaeletos in Duma (2005)
    Duma (2005)
    Alex Michaeletos in Duma (2005)
    Alex Michaeletos in Duma (2005)
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    Alex Michaeletos
    Alex Michaeletos
    • Xan
    • (as Alexander Michaletos)
    Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott
    • Peter
    Hope Davis
    Hope Davis
    • Kristin
    Mary Makhatho
    • Thandi
    Nthabiseng Kenoshi
    • Lucille
    Jennifer Steyn
    • Aunt Gwen
    Nicky Rebelo
    Nicky Rebelo
    • Coach Nagy
    Garth Renecle
    • Hock Bender
    André Stolz
    • Xan's Teacher
    Charlotte Savage
    • Poetry Student
    Ronald Shange
    • Policeman
    Eamonn Walker
    Eamonn Walker
    • Ripkuna
    Nadia Kretschmer
    • Tourist #1
    John Whiteley
    • Tourist #2
    Clive Scott
    Clive Scott
    • Tourist #3 - Eager Man
    Catriona Andrew
    Catriona Andrew
    • Tourist #4 - Beautiful Woman
    Errol Ballantine
    • White Haired Doctor
    Michele Levin
    • Doctor's Wife
    • Director
      • Carroll Ballard
    • Writers
      • Carol Cawthra Hopcraft
      • Xan Hopcraft
      • Carol Flint
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Duma is played by 6 different Cheetahs. All orphaned or poached Cheetahs themselves; were hand raised in different parts of Africa.
    • Quotes

      Ripkuna: Your cheetah is a great hunter. I'm very impressed... he caught an egg!

    • Connections
      Featured in Tau's random film reviews: Duma (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Rhaliweni (Railway)
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      Arranged by Philip Miller

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    User reviews46

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    8/10
    A fresh touch of poetry
    Being used to today's explosion-filled, fast-paced movies being churned out on a weekly basis for the sake of selling tickets, Duma is what I'd like to say a slap in the face for all of us who get excited over the mediocrity that has brought out "The Interpreter," "Stealth," and what else is playing now...? A movie that I would definitely recommend for an entire family to watch together, there's nothing in here that would make you want to cover your kids' eyes or ears up at anytime. Instead you'd want for them, and for yourself, to sit up and pay attention to this smooth, smart movie.

    Don't wait for any explosions. There is a story being told in this movie, and its being told with a fresh touch of poetry which I haven't seen in a long time.

    I gave this movie an 8/10 because of one reason: Although the movie is set in Africa, its really hard to tell until halfway through the movie. In fact, the place looked whiter than Little Rock, Arkansas! But it got an 8/10 because of the story, the storytelling, and the smooth pace at which the movie flows.
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    • mendhak
    • Aug 6, 2005

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • How It Was with Dooms
    • Filming locations
      • Botswana
    • Production companies
      • Gaylord Films
      • John Wells Productions
      • Pandora Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $870,067
    • Gross worldwide
      • $994,790
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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