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The Adventures of Milo and Otis

1986Movie1 h 15 minG

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic724.2Rotten Tomatoes80%75%

A wholesome, wondrous adventure movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Milo is one lucky cat. He's got nine lives and a best friend.

When Milo the cat and Otis the dog are separated, they each set off on an adventurous and often perilous quest across mountains, plains, and snow-covered lands to reunite with one another.

Feels like

  • Animal Adventure
  • Family-Friendly
  • Emotional Journey
  • Cute Animals
  • Nostalgic
  • Wholesome
  • Nature
  • Friendship
  • Japanese Cinema

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Kon Ichikawa, Masanori Hata
Written by
Masanori Hata, Mark Saltzman
Produced by
Masaru Kakutani
Music by
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Michael Boddicker

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Facts

June 27, 1986 · 1 h 15 min · G

Released
June 27, 1986
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Down on the Farm, Cute Kitten, I Will Find You +9

  • Down on the Farm
  • Cute Kitten
  • I Will Find You
  • All Animals Are Dogs
  • Exact Words
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • Bookends
  • Gossipy Hens
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Tempting Fate
  • Ash Face
  • Bears Are Bad News

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Milo and Otis?"

Questions about The Adventures of Milo and Otis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Milo and Otis?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Adventures of Milo and Otis from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Adventures of Milo and Otis worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is The Adventures of Milo and Otis okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch The Adventures of Milo and Otis?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Adventures of Milo and Otis in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Adventures of Milo and Otis use?

Down on the FarmCute KittenI Will Find YouAll Animals Are DogsExact WordsRed Oni, Blue OniBookendsGossipy HensBig Damn HeroesTempting FateAsh FaceBears Are Bad Newsand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Down on the Farm, Cute Kitten, and I Will Find You.