African Cats_
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.
Starring
Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart
Box Office
$30.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
African Cats earned $30.9M worldwide on a $5.0M budget — a 517% return on investment.
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Year context
African Cats was released 15 years ago in 2011.
African Cats is a Documentary, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
BOX OFFICE
$5.0M
Budget
$30.9M
Revenue
+517%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (245 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$5,000,000
Box Office
$30,857,747
Profit
+$25,857,747
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is African Cats about?
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.
How long is African Cats?
African Cats has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in African Cats?
The cast of African Cats includes Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart.
How much did African Cats make at the box office?
African Cats earned $30,857,747 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,000,000.
What is the rating of African Cats?
African Cats has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 245 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Adventure