Cheetah is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Jeff Blyth
- Release date
- 1989-08-18
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $8,153,677
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
Cheetah — trailer
About Cheetah
Cheetah is a 1989 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Jeff Blyth, starring Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins and Timothy Landfield. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cheetah in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cheetah in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Cheetah on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube.
Is Cheetah on Netflix?+
Cheetah is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is Cheetah?+
Cheetah has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Who stars in Cheetah?+
Cheetah stars Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi and Breon Gorman.
When did Cheetah come out?+
Cheetah is a 1989 movie directed by Jeff Blyth.
What genre is Cheetah?+
Cheetah is Drama and Family film.
Who directed Cheetah?+
Cheetah was directed by Jeff Blyth.
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