Fierce Creatures 1997
“Don't pet them.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Robert Young, Fred Schepisi
- Networks
- Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, Fish Productions
What is Fierce Creatures?
Fierce Creatures is a 1997 comedy and romance film released on January 24, 1997 in the US, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and a PG-13 rating. The story follows ex-policeman Rollo Lee as he is sent to run Marwood Zoo, a newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon, and enforces a fierce creatures policy to meet high profit targets.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 23, 1997
- Studios
- Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, Fish Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, Fish Productions
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Overview
Fierce Creatures is a 1997 comedy and romance film released on January 24, 1997 in the US, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and a PG-13 rating. The story follows ex-policeman Rollo Lee as he is sent to run Marwood Zoo, a newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon, and enforces a fierce creatures policy to meet high profit targets.
The film's cultural significance stems from its status as a spiritual successor to the 1988 film A Fish Called Wanda, bringing together the same principal stars including John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin. The tone is comedic and romantic, centering on the conflicts between management's profit demands and the keepers' reactions to the new zoo policy.
Should you watch it?
“An ex-policeman runs a struggling zoo under a strict new policy focusing only on fierce creatures.”
- It stars John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin.
- It serves as a spiritual successor to the 1988 film A Fish Called Wanda.
- It offers a comedic look at corporate management and animal policies in a zoo setting.
- It may not appeal to viewers looking for a direct sequel to A Fish Called Wanda rather than a spiritual successor.
Watch it if you enjoy comedy and romance films featuring the starring cast of A Fish Called Wanda.
The film features a comedy and romance tone with a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and is rated PG-13.
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Where can I stream Fierce Creatures?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms that offer the film to rent or buy.
Is Fierce Creatures worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of its starring cast who enjoy comedy and romance features.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Is this a direct sequel to A Fish Called Wanda?
It is not literally a sequel, but rather a spiritual successor sharing the same main actors.
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