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Duma

Play trailer Poster for Duma PG,  2005,  1h 40m,  Kids & Family/ Adventure/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 97% 59 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 10,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
97% Tomatometer 59 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Xan lives on a ranch in Kenya with his mother and father. When the family stumbles upon an abandoned baby cheetah one afternoon, Xan takes the cub in and begins to care for it as if it were his own. Over time, Xan grows incredibly attached to the cheetah, which the family names Duma. But some relationships cannot last, and in this case, Xan must learn the hard lesson that not all animals are meant to be domesticated.
Duma

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Critics Consensus

This is an old-fashioned, richly textured family film that will appeal to children and adults alike.

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Michael Booth Denver Post Feb 8, 2008
It's a crime what happened to the wonderful African wilderness movie Duma in 2005. Beautifully directed by veteran Carroll Ballard, Duma fell flat in the United States because of bad timing and abysmal marketing. Go to Full Review
Nancy Churnin Dallas Morning News Mar 31, 2006
B+
For those wishing they still made films like The Black Stallion, today is your lucky day. Go to Full Review
Philip Kennicott Washington Post Mar 30, 2006
Visually panoramic, a film that revels in making the expanse of a beautiful place palpable. Go to Full Review
Michael Clark Epoch Times Feb 28, 2022
5/5
Few filmmakers can get remotely close to matching Ballard's slugging percentage. He said what he had to say, never wore out his welcome, and exited on a high note. More than a few of his lesser-talented contemporary peers should follow his lead. Go to Full Review
Heather Boerner Common Sense Media Dec 18, 2010
4/5
Enchanting coming-of-age story for kids. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009
A pure children's film with an exciting story, genuine characters, and deep messages about life, love, and loss. Go to Full Review
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Theodore L Mar 2, 2019 One of my all time favorite movies
Luke G Jun 12, 2018 This may be one of the most emotionally resonant films I have ever seen. There is some beautiful scenery in this movie, the story is heartwarming and the ending is incredibly emotional and bittersweet yet still weirdly heartwarming. Duma is adventurous, it's exciting, it's sad. Duma, in my opinion, deserves more attention. See more
Draco R May 21, 2017 Best movie ever! Love the acting and it's such a great movie!
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Carroll Ballard

Director

Alex Michaeletos

Xan

Eamonn Walker

Ripkuna

Campbell Scott

Peter

Hope Davis

Kristin

Mary Makhatho

Thandi

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Duma

ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan and his lovable cheetah Duma ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan and his lovable cheetah Duma ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan and EAMMON WALKER as Rip (L-r) HOPE DAVIS as Kristin, CAMPBELL SCOTT as Peter and ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan with his lovable cheetah Duma ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan and his lovable cheetah Duma CAMPBELL SCOTT as Peter, HOPE DAVIS as Kristin and the lovable cheetah Duma ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan and his lovable cheetah Duma ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan and his lovable cheetah Duma ALEX MICHAELETOS as Xan in Warner Bros. Pictures' family adventure Duma A scene from the film Duma. View more photos

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Synopsis Xan lives on a ranch in Kenya with his mother and father. When the family stumbles upon an abandoned baby cheetah one afternoon, Xan takes the cub in and begins to care for it as if it were his own. Over time, Xan grows incredibly attached to the cheetah, which the family names Duma. But some relationships cannot last, and in this case, Xan must learn the hard lesson that not all animals are meant to be domesticated.
Director
Carroll Ballard
Producer
Kristin Harms, Hunt Lowry, John Wells
Screenwriter
Carol Flint, Karen Janszen
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions, Warner Brothers
Rating
PG (Mild Adventure Peril)
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 30, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 3, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$860.0K
Runtime
1h 40m
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