The Leopard Son
1996, English. Directed by Hugo van Lawick.
The true story of the birth, growth and coming of age of a leopard cub in Africa's Serengeti plain. The journey of "The Leopard Son" begins at his mother's side where he discovers, through play, essential skills for survival in the wild. As it is with humans, there inevitably comes the day when a child must leave his mother to go out on his own.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 27 September 1996
- Country
- Netherlands, United States of America
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The Leopard Son runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Leopard Son isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Leopard Son?
If you liked The Leopard Son, try African Cats, Living with Leopards, Elephant.
Who directed The Leopard Son?
The Leopard Son (1996) was directed by Hugo van Lawick and stars John Gielgud.