---
title: "Duma"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/duma-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15907
imdb_id: "tt0361715"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 217
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Duma (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/duma-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.
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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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Howdy Amazon Channel | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carroll Ballard
- **Networks / Studios**: Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alex Michaeletos** as *Xan*
- **Campbell Scott** as *Peter*
- **Mary Makhatho** as *Thandi*
- **Nthabiseng Kenoshi** as *Lucille*
- **Hope Davis** as *Kristin*
- **Jennifer Steyn** as *Aunt Gwen*
- **Eamonn Walker** as *Ripkuna*
- **André Stolz** as *Xan's Teacher*
- **Charlotte Savage** as *Poetry Student*
- **Clive Scott** as *Tourist #3 - Eager Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Duma online?
Duma is currently available to watch or stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Duma?
Duma was directed by Carroll Ballard.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Duma — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15907)
- [Duma (2005 movie) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duma_(2005_movie))
- [Duma (2005) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15907-duma/cast)
- [Duma - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/duma/cast/2000041546/)
- [Duma (2005) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361715/)
- [Duma - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duma)

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