The Leopard Son
The true story of the birth, growth and coming of age of a leopard cub in Africa's Serengeti plain. The journey of "The Leopard Son" begins at his mother's side where he discovers, through play, essential skills for survival in the wild. As it is with humans, there inevitably comes the day when a child must leave his mother to go out on his own.
The Leopard Son (1996)
Hugo van Lawick
At a glance
Countries
Netherlands, United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
9.5/10
2 votes
Rating consensus
95/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~95/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
John Gielgud
Narrator
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The Leopard Son (1996)
Hugo van Lawick
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