African Cats (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated G • 2011 • 1h 29m
African Cats is a Disneynature documentary that follows the parallel lives of a cheetah mother named Sita and a lion cub named Mara living in Kenya's savanna. While the film is rated G, it provides an unfiltered, nature-focused look at the realities of wildlife, including the cycle of predation, territorial fighting, and the loss of offspring. Parents should be aware that while graphic gore is avoided, the film depicts intense animal… Sign up for the full guide
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Is African Cats appropriate for kids?
African Cats is a Disneynature documentary that follows the parallel lives of a cheetah mother named Sita and a lion cub named Mara living in Kenya's savanna. While the film is rated G, it provides an unfiltered, nature-focused look at the realities of wildlife, including the… Read more — free account
Content severity in African Cats
What happens in African Cats, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in African Cats
The film contains a brief, fleeting glimpse of a male lion's anatomy, which is incidental and non-sexual in nature.
Violence and gore in African Cats
The documentary depicts natural predator-prey dynamics and territorial battles, including lions fighting, roaring, and physical altercations. While kills are not shown in graphic detail, the loss of cheetah cubs to hyenas is a central, somber plot point, and some lions are seen with old wounds.
Language in African Cats
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in African Cats
None. There is no substance use depicted in the film.
Mature themes in African Cats
The film deals with heavy themes of wildlife survival, the inevitability of death in nature, the loss of offspring, and the physical decline of aging animals.
Scary moments in African Cats
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for African Cats yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is African Cats appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests African Cats is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. African Cats is a Disneynature documentary that follows the parallel lives of a cheetah mother named Sita and a lion cub named Mara living in Kenya's savanna. While the film is rated G, it provides an unfiltered…
What age rating does African Cats have?
African Cats is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is African Cats about?
African Cats is a Disneynature documentary that follows the parallel lives of a cheetah mother named Sita and a lion cub named Mara living in Kenya's savanna. While the film is rated G, it provides an unfiltered, nature-focused look at the realities of wildlife, including the cycle of predation, territorial fighting…
Is there sex or nudity in African Cats?
The film contains a brief, fleeting glimpse of a male lion's anatomy, which is incidental and non-sexual in nature.
How violent is African Cats?
The documentary depicts natural predator-prey dynamics and territorial battles, including lions fighting, roaring, and physical altercations. While kills are not shown in graphic detail, the loss of cheetah cubs to hyenas is a central, somber plot point, and…
Is the language in African Cats appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in African Cats?
None. There is no substance use depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in African Cats?
The film deals with heavy themes of wildlife survival, the inevitability of death in nature, the loss of offspring, and the physical decline of aging animals.
How long is African Cats?
African Cats runs 89 minutes, directed by Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill, released in 2011.
Where can I read the full African Cats parent guide?
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