Roar
Seen it?1981 | 95 min | Comedy, Adventure, Thriller, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 265K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noel Marshall
- Tippi HedrenMadeleine
- Melanie GriffithMelanie
- John MarshallJohn
- Jerry MarshallJerry
- Kyalo MativoMativo
- Frank TomFrank
- Steve MillerPrentiss
- Rick GlasseyRick
- Lenord BokwaAirport Personnel
- Shamasi SarumiAirport Personnel