African Cats (2011)

A nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild.

Directors:

Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill (co-director)

Writers:

Keith Scholey (narration written by), John Truby (narration written by)

Stars:

Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart, Mara

3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Narrator (voice)
Patrick Stewart	...	Narrator (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mara	...	Herself

Storyline

A nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild.

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Plot Keywords:

cat | maasai mara national reserve kenya | extreme closeup | giraffe | swimming animal | 

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Taglines:

In an untamed land, every mother has one mission: protect her family.

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Felinos de África

Filming Locations:

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,003,200, 24 April 2011

Gross USA:

$15,428,747

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$30,857,747

Company Credits

Production Co:

Disneynature, Fothergill / Scholey Productions, Walt Disney Studios

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This wildlife documentary features lions, cheetahs, Cape buffalo herds, Nile crocodiles, hyenas, African bush elephants, giraffes, hippopotami, wildebeest herds, rhinos, Thompson's gazelles, warthogs, ostriches, jackals, and zebras.

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Crazy Credits

During the entire run of the end credits, animals (shown in short clips) have been "credited" for being part of the production stuff. For example "Masai Giraffe - Crane Operators".

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Alternate Versions

In the U.S. version Samuel L. Jackson narrates while Patrick Stewart narrates the U.K. version.

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Connections

Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.15 (2011)

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Soundtracks

The World I Knew
Written by Josiah Dean and Ryan Tedder
Performed by Jordin Sparks Thomas

User Reviews

Enthralling

I just returned from seeing this movie today. The struggle for survival of two lion prides a cheetah family are beautifully brought to the big screen with masterful narration by Samuel L. Jackson. The cinematography and soundtrack are spectacular.

Mara, a young lioness must struggle to survive after the death of her mother and be accepted into the pride. Sita, a mother cheetah, struggles to raise five cubs in a land populated by deadly hyenas. Kali, a powerful lion, and his three grown sons seek to take over Mara's pride.

The movie is realistic, but not so bloody that anyone but the most sensitive among us should be offended.

I will definitely be adding this one to my DVD collection.