Cheetah

A teenage boy with a taste for adventure who dreams of roughing it in the savannah. He displays leadership under pressure, pieces together clues about Patel’s conspiracy, and drives the plan to rescue Duma. His courage is balanced by curiosity and a willingness to challenge adults when needed.

Ted’s sister, compassionate and brave, who insists on taking in the cheetah cub and later helps orchestrate the rescue. She shows empathy for Morogo and a willingness to bridge cultures for the sake of the animal's safety. Her loyalty to family and friends underpins many key decisions.

A friendly Masai boy who guides the siblings through Kenyan wildlife, teaching them about the savannah and sharing a bond across cultures. He becomes a crucial ally in Duma’s rescue, despite tensions with his own community about new influences. His courage and loyalty help unite the group.

The Johnsons’ mother, who works at a clinic and initially keeps strict boundaries around exploration. She reluctantly allows Morogo to stay in their home, recognizing the value of the kids’ friendship and the importance of safety. Her decisions balance care with a growing trust in her children.

The father who works at a NASA-like tracking station, he embodies practical protection for his family while supporting the kids’ initiative to save Duma. He becomes a stabilizing force in the plan, reinforcing the family’s unity during the crisis. His actions reflect a blend of scientific curiosity and parental responsibility.

Morogo’s father, a stern goat herder who embodies traditional Kenyan life and values. He initially clashes with the kids’ influence but later participates in the shared mission to protect Duma and supports his son’s growth. His presence highlights generational and cultural contrast within the narrative.

An Indian storekeeper who schemes to profit from Duma by selling her speed for racing. His role as the antagonist drives the central conflict with the poachers and gamblers. He represents greed and manipulation, opposing the siblings’ efforts to rescue the cheetah.

A ruthless poacher working with Patel who captures Duma as part of a larger betting scheme. He embodies the criminal threat to wildlife and serves as a foil to the protagonists’ bravery. His arrest marks the turning point in the predator-versus-protector arc.

The cheetah cub rescued by Ted, Susan, and Morogo. She becomes part of the Johnson household before being trained to hunt, and ultimately is freed back into the wild. Her journey mirrors the film’s conservation and animal-welfare message.

An Australian game warden who provides guidance on how to train and race Duma within a humane framework. He serves as an external authority figure and mentor in the wildlife-rescue arc.