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Duma
2005
When 10-old Xan and his father Peter come across an orphaned cheetah cub, they name their new friend "Duma," the Swahili name for cheetah, and he quickly becomes a member of the family. But, when Duma is almost fully grown, to Xan's dismay, his father tells him that it's time to take his friend to his real home before he grows .. Read more
| Starring | Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Mary Makhatho, Nthabiseng Kenoshi |
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| Director | Carroll Ballard |
| Genres | Family |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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Duma is the name white South African youngster Xan (Alexander Michaletos) gives to an abandoned cheetah cub he and his... read more on Time Out
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It will bring a lump to the throat of any animal fan
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It will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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32 out of 32 people found this review helpful
Brilliant, captivating film for all the family. Superb photography
Duma (the Swahili word for Cheetah) tells the story of an unbreakable friendship bond between a young boy called Xan and a cheetah called Duma. Set in the amazing landscape of South Africa, the boy and his dad befriend an orphaned cheetah cub. As the film unfolds, through many amusing as well as poignant scenes, Xan eventually has to face the true test of love when he has to cross the plains of South Africa to return Duma to his true homeland. A fanastic film, with stunning photography and powerful acting, it's a must for all ages to see!
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11 out of 18 people found this review helpful
family favourite
This is a great family film reminded me of the old classic 'Born Free' if you enjoyed that then you'll enjoy this.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
dumb or duma
Refreshingly refreshing. Fed on a diet of brainless action movies and over precious indie films it is good to watch a wholesome enjoyable movie that the whole family can appreciate. The whole cast are great and the young boy has a great future. Word of warning though, the cheetah is unbearably cute and you may find your young ones enquiring about where they could get one....Hope youve got a good reason ready.... Very good picture......
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Worth a Watch
A long film so if you have children that are easily bored then this isn't for them. I thought that this was an animation looking at the picture but it is not.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Great South African Movie
Any one that knows anything about South Africa/Africa will love this. My husband is African and my son and I English, we all loved it.
It gives a taster of history and way of life. Wildlife scenes are great.
Have your tissues ready!
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32 out of 32 people found this review helpful
Brilliant, captivating film for all the family. Superb photography
Duma (the Swahili word for Cheetah) tells the story of an unbreakable friendship bond between a young boy called Xan and a cheetah called Duma. Set in the amazing landscape of South Africa, the boy and his dad befriend an orphaned cheetah cub. As the film unfolds, through many amusing as well as poignant scenes, Xan eventually has to face the true test of love when he has to cross the plains of South Africa to return Duma to his true homeland. A fanastic film, with stunning photography and powerful acting, it's a must for all ages to see!
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11 out of 18 people found this review helpful
family favourite
This is a great family film reminded me of the old classic 'Born Free' if you enjoyed that then you'll enjoy this.
Much enjoyed by all the family a great weepy! -
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
dumb or duma
Refreshingly refreshing. Fed on a diet of brainless action movies and over precious indie films it is good to watch a wholesome enjoyable movie that the whole family can appreciate. The whole cast are great and the young boy has a great future. Word of warning though, the cheetah is unbearably cute and you may find your young ones enquiring about where they could get one....Hope youve got a good reason ready.... Very good picture......
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Worth a Watch
A long film so if you have children that are easily bored then this isn't for them. I thought that this was an animation looking at the picture but it is not.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Great South African Movie
Any one that knows anything about South Africa/Africa will love this. My husband is African and my son and I English, we all loved it.
It gives a taster of history and way of life. Wildlife scenes are great.
Have your tissues ready! -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Well worth a look
A fine 'old-fashioned' family film. A wilderness survival and wildlife tale that is gentle in pace and in its treatment of family, friendship and death. Our family of Mum, Dad, 10yr-old and 7yr-old enjoyed it.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Cuddly cat
We all enjoyed this film, great characters made it watchable to the end!
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Wonderful, captivating family movie!!
Very good i love this type of film, and if your an animal lover you will too. It follows the adventures of a boy Xan and his pet cheetah which he adopts as a baby by nearly running over with his father accidently.
This has some breathtaking photography of South Africa and is a must for all ages. -
good family film
a good all round family film would recomend to all ages
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Super Weepy
A Super family film with excellent scenery, storyline, superb acting and a real weepy to boot.
Critics' reviews (4)
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Duma is the name white South African youngster Xan (Alexander Michaletos) gives to an abandoned cheetah cub he and his... read more on Time Out
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It will bring a lump to the throat of any animal fan
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It will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy
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Duma is the cats whiskas
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