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Duma 2005

“Some friendships are wilder than others”

Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
Carroll Ballard
Networks
Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 217 votes PG AdventureDramaFamily Released
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★ 7.4/10
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What is Duma?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Duma" (2005). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2005
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Apr 22, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
South Africa, United States of America
Studios
Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$995,000
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 217 votes
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Duma" (2005).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Duma
Year: 2005
Release Date (US): 04/22/2005
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family (also Action & Adventure, Drama, Family)
Runtime: 1h 40m
Rating: PG
Plot: An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.
Based on: How It Was with Dooms by Carol Cawthra Hopcraft and Xan Hopcraft.
Director: Carroll Ballard.
Cast: Alexander Michaletos (also listed as Alex Michaeletos), Campbell Scott, Hope Davis, Mary Makhatho.
Note: Alexander Michaletos is in his only movie role.
Metascore: 82.
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“A gripping exploration of adventure and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Is Duma worth watching?

Duma holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 217 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Duma and when was it released?

Duma is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

Who directed Duma?

Duma was directed by Carroll Ballard.

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