Disneynature African Cats Nature Documentary

DisneyNature's 2011 nature documentary release was that of the 'true story' African Cats, which follows the life of two families of wild cats as they endeavour to survive in one of the wildest places on the planet.

The stars of this 'movie' are Mara, a lion cub trying to grow up well; Sita, a mother cheetah looking after five cubs; and Fang, a leader who is defending his family from a lion who has been banished.

On this page, you will find more information about this documentary film. You will find the movie trailer and you will also find more information about the three previously released DisneyNature movies, Crimson Wing, Earth and Oceans.

DisneyNature's African Cats arrived in movie theatres around the world on Earth Day, 2011.

• ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2011
• DVD RELEASE DATE: To Be Announced
• DIRECTORS: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey
• NARRATOR: Samuel L. Jackson
• Rating: G (General)
• RUN TIME: 90 Minutes

As with the previous Disneynature releases, Disney is working in tandem with the African Wildlife Foundation. The program African Cats, Save The Savanna will see part of the earnings from the first week’s ticket sales donated to help the animals of the African savanna including but not limited to the lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and giraffes.

Jermey Jahns LOVED African Cats, watch this review and see why.

Is Disneynature's latest film suitable for children?

Disneynature's African Cats is rated G. However, it is a nature documentary and there are some scenes with animals hunting and dying. It is kind of 'neatly' done and there is not a lot of blood seen but there are 'characters' that go missing and there is implied death that may bother young children and/or adults who are squeamish. Having said that, there is a lot to learn in this movie about the African savanna and about how cheetahs and lions live and differ and about a mother's love.

Common Sense Media recommends it for children aged 6 and up.