---
title: "Cheetah"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cheetah-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65157
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Cheetah (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cheetah-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cheetah is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two city kids battle poachers to free their adopted cheetah in the Kenyan wild."

### Why Watch
- Shows a Kenyan wildlife setting
- Highlights kids' determination to protect an animal
- Family‑friendly drama with adventure

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is brief at 83 minutes
- Plot may feel predictable
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a family‑friendly drama with mild tension, suitable for older children and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, adventure, heartfelt, wild

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeff Blyth
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keith Coogan** as *Ted*
- **Lucy Deakins** as *Susan*
- **Timothy Landfield** as *Earl Johnson*
- **Colin Mothupi** as *Morogo*
- **Breon Gorman** as *Jean Johnson*
- **Ka Vundla** as *Kipoin*
- **Lydia Kigada** as *Lani*
- **Kuldeep Bhakoo** as *Patel*
- **Michael Rogers** as *Racetrack Policeman (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main conflict in the story?
The children must rescue their adopted cheetah from poachers who plan to race it.

### Q: Where does the film take place?
The story is set in Kenya, Africa.

### Q: What do the parents do for a living?
The boy and girl are staying with their scientist parents.

### Q: How long is the movie?
It has a runtime of approximately one hour and twenty‑three minutes.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for families?
Yes, it is classified as a drama and family film suitable for older children and adults.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cheetah — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65157)
- [Cheetah - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*