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When the Cat's Away

1929Movie7 min

Animation
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

While Tom Cat goes away hunting, Mickey, Minnie, and their mouse friends break into his house and perform music. They play various tunes on the piano while the other mice hit household objects in tune to the music.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Directed by
Walt Disney
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
Carl W. Stalling

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Facts

May 2, 1929 · 7 min · Animation

Released
May 2, 1929
Runtime
7 min
Genres
Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream When the Cat's Away?"

Questions about When the Cat's Away

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Where can I stream When the Cat's Away?

Disney+Fawesome

In the United States, When the Cat's Away streams on Disney+, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is When the Cat's Away worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.9).

Is When the Cat's Away okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch When the Cat's Away?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching When the Cat's Away?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.