African Cats

Apr 21, 2011

1h 29m

★ 7.4

Overview

African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.

Genres

Documentary

Adventure

Production Companies

Disneynature

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Samuel L. Jackson

Narrator (voice)

Patrick Stewart

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6.4

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6.9

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3.8

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5.4

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Mar 1, 1957

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7.2

Itinerary of a Spoiled Child

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7.6

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6.7

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6.8

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5.2

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7.4

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6.6

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4.2

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6.3

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6.8

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6.1

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8.1

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7.3

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0.0

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0.0

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African Cats

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