Cats Don't Dance

1997·Movie
1h 14min·G
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic837.6Rotten Tomatoes73%80%

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Show business and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

For a bunch of funny friends trying to break into show business... it's a jungle out there!

An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
Animated MusicalUnderdog StoryClassic Hollywood HomageFamily-Friendly EntertainmentUplifting & HopefulTalented Voice CastShow Business SatireWholesome AdventureEnergetic Choreography

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Dindal, Peter J. Deluca, Karen Hamrock
Written by:
Bobs Gannaway, Robert Lence, Mark Dindal
Produced by:
David Kirschner, David Steinberg, Barry Weiss
Composed by:
Randy Newman, Randy Newman, Steve Goldstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cats Don't Dance

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Where can I stream Cats Don't Dance legally?

PrimePlex

Cats Don't Dance is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cats Don't Dance worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cats Don't Dance rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Cats Don't Dance?

1 h 14 min

Cats Don't Dance runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cats Don't Dance?

Critics78
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Cats Don't Dance much the same way.

Was Cats Don't Dance a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 11% of its budget.

What language is Cats Don't Dance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cats Don't Dance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cats Don't Dance in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cats Don't Dance use?

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TV Tropes lists 177 storytelling tropes for Cats Don't Dance, including Snark-to-Snark Combat, Batman Gambit, Ominous Latin Chanting.

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