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That Darn Cat

1997Movie1 h 29 minPG

ComedyFamily
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic363.0Rotten Tomatoes13%24%
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic363.0Rotten Tomatoes13%24%

Summary

While making his nightly rounds in the neighborhood, Patti's pet cat D.C. finds himself the carrier of a call for help from a kidnap victim. Patti enlists skeptical law enforcement help to find the victim before it's too late.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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24 of 27

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Directed by
Bob Spiers
Written by
Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander, Mildred Gordon
Produced by
Robert Simonds
Music by
Richard Gibbs

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Facts

February 14, 1997 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
February 14, 1997
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Lost Food Grievance, Dumb Jock, Awful Wedded Life +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream That Darn Cat?"

Questions about That Darn Cat

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Where can I stream That Darn Cat?

Disney+

In the United States, That Darn Cat streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is That Darn Cat worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.7, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (39 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is That Darn Cat okay for kids?

PG

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

Will That Darn Cat make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch That Darn Cat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does That Darn Cat use?

Lost Food GrievanceDumb JockAwful Wedded LifeMissed Him by That MuchExact WordsComically Missing the PointCrying WolfMaybe Ever AfterFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingNervous WreckFeet-First IntroductionBound and Gaggedand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Lost Food Grievance, Dumb Jock, and Awful Wedded Life.