# African Cats (2011)

> A breathtaking family nature documentary follows lion and cheetah families through the beauty, danger, and tenderness of life on the African savanna.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/39528

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Documentary, Adventure
- Director: Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1223236/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: adventurous, tender, suspenseful, family movie night, nature documentary night

## Synopsis

Witness the untamed beauty of the African savanna and the struggles of its majestic wildlife.

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