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Josie and the Pussycats

2001Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic477.2Rotten Tomatoes54%53%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about show business and growing up, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Here kitty, kitty, kitty...

Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.

Feels like

  • Musical Pop-Rock Comedy
  • Satire of Media Manipulation
  • Girl Power Empowerment
  • Campy & Colorful Aesthetic
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s Vibe
  • Light Conspiracy Thriller
  • Feel-Good Coming-of-Age
  • High-Energy Soundtrack Focus

Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Written by
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Produced by
Marc Platt, Tony DeRosa-Grund, Tracey Edmonds
Music by
John Frizzell

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Facts

April 6, 2001 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
April 6, 2001
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
106 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Cut-and-Paste Suburb, Break the Cutie +9

  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Cut-and-Paste Suburb
  • Break the Cutie
  • Metaphorgotten
  • Mass Hypnosis
  • Vehicular Kidnapping
  • Subliminal Advertising
  • Concert Kiss
  • Art Shift
  • Running Gag
  • Adapted Out
  • Condensation Clue

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Josie and the Pussycats?"

Questions about Josie and the Pussycats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Josie and the Pussycats?

Criterion

In the United States, Josie and the Pussycats streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Josie and the Pussycats worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Josie and the Pussycats okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Josie and the Pussycats make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Josie and the Pussycats?

BleakHopeful

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

Was Josie and the Pussycats a box office flop?

Budget$22 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.

What tropes does Josie and the Pussycats use?

Deadpan SnarkerCut-and-Paste SuburbBreak the CutieMetaphorgottenMass HypnosisVehicular KidnappingSubliminal AdvertisingConcert KissArt ShiftRunning GagAdapted OutCondensation Clueand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, Cut-and-Paste Suburb, and Break the Cutie.