Cheetah
1989, English. Directed by Jeff Blyth.
An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cheetah
Cheetah is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 August 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $8.2M
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Cheetah: quick answers
Is Cheetah worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cheetah?
Cheetah runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Cheetah have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cheetah. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cheetah parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cheetah is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Cheetah on?
Cheetah is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Cheetah?
If you liked Cheetah, try Duma, Flicka, The Jungle Book.
Who directed Cheetah?
Cheetah (1989) was directed by Jeff Blyth and stars Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield.