Oh, these funny animals! You can watch them endlessly. It is especially interesting to follow the behavior of cats and all members of the feline family. Gentle habits, natural grace and plasticity, an independent disposition and a pronounced character are just some of the reasons why we love these animals. In our selection, we have collected several cat movies, where they are the main characters.
People always treat with awe the four-legged companions of man, be it a dog or a cat. But the latter, more often than not, make everyone feel touched by their amusing actions or just their appearance of a soft fluffy ball, creating a real cult of fans of the cat family. Do not forget that once upon a time, graceful cats, which now sleep near our batteries, were sacred animals in ancient Egypt.
List of the best cat movies sorted by IMDb rating ≤ 5
The Cat in the Hat (2003)
Konrad and Sally Walden are brother and sister who are completely different: Konrad is a bully and mischievous person, and Sally is very calm and correct, even too much, plus she also loves to command. Their mother Joan brings them up alone, but Larry Quinn intends to marry her, who hates Konrad and dreams of getting rid of him. Once the guys were left at home with their fish alone. It’s raining outside and there is absolutely nothing to do. Until a humanoid and very insane Cat in a Hat appears.
That Darn Cat! (1997)
In a small town in Massachusetts, two criminals kidnap a maid by mistake, mistaking her for the wife of an oligarch. Cat DC, better known as the Terrible Cat, during his wanderings through the garbage dumps, accidentally stumbles upon a tied abduction victim. The maid scribbles a plea for help on the strap of her wristwatch and puts it around the Dire Cat’s neck instead of a collar. The message on the clock is discovered by the owner of the cat, Patty. This little girl hates her town for the dullness of provincial life.
Garfield (2004)
He is cynical, lazy and in general, he is a fat cat. Now Garfield is America’s favorite cat, who will soon become the main movie star in a film designed for a wide audience. The film is based on newspaper comic drawings. Garfield’s owner, John, brings a cute puppy, Odie, to the house, and from that moment on, Garfield’s life goes awry. He wants only one thing – for the dog to disappear from his life and from his house forever! But when suddenly the puppy is kidnapped …
Cats & Dogs (2001)
A summary of the film “Cats against dogs”. They are cunning. They are thieves. They start a top-secret war at the highest technological level for power over the world, and everything is under our noses. They are cats and dogs! See what happens when an eccentric professor makes a discovery that can upset the ancient balance of power of the four-legged. A small and inexperienced puppy named Lou begins an unrealizable mission: he tries to save humanity from the CAT Catastrophe.
Watching cat movies in cartoon version is a special pleasure. It’s incredible how many cartoons have been filmed about them: “Tom and Jerry”, “Who Said Meow?” “Puss in Boots”, “Billy the Cat, “The Cat That Walked by itself” and many more !
List of the best cat movies sorted by IMDb rating ≤ 6
Angry Cat’s Worst Christmas (2014)
Filmmakers did not ignore the popular Grumpy Cat on the Internet, which became famous for its unusual, always dissatisfied expression of the muzzle. The animal became the source of many memes and jokes, and in 2014 even won the lead role in a named film. The picture tells the story of a cat that cannot find a home for itself – because of the sour mine, buyers return it to the pet store over and over again. This continues until one day on Christmas Eve, she is noticed by a 12-year-old girl, Crystal.
The Black Cat (1981)
A summary of the film “Black Cat”. A small provincial town on the outskirts of London is in a fever of mysterious murders. Detective of Scotland Yard, – Corley leading the investigation of crimes came to the conclusion that the culprit of the deaths could not have been a person … They have one thing in common – traces of cat paws and cuts from claws on the body! No one realizes that the cat belongs to an old professor who studies the other world …
Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
The Trinity of Talking Beasts is back for a new adventure! If earlier they had to travel through the mountains and deserts, now the irritable dog Chance, the spoiled cat Sassie and the adorable retriever Shadow are lost in the seething San Francisco! With a pack of familiar mongrels, the resourceful trinity makes their way through the urban jungle home to their beloved family.
Many cat movies use the theme of confrontation between eternal enemies – cats and dogs. They just can’t find a common language, like in the “Cats & Dogs” movie.
List of the best cat movies sorted by IMDb rating ≤ 7
Cat’s Eye (1985)
Screen adaptation of Stephen King’s works. The film combines three short stories, which are quite different in genre. Two of them, Quit Smoking Corporation and Cornice, were written by Stephen King for The Night Shift. The third unifying short story “The General” was written especially for the film. The main link of the film is a homeless cat, who acts as a witness to the events and takes a direct part in them.
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
The Cheshire cat is without exaggeration the most popular literary and cinematic representative of the cat family. Having first appeared in the book of the same name by Lewis Carroll back in 1865, this bright character and his smile, which lives almost by itself, immediately attracted the public. Since then, the image of the mystical animal has continued to win the hearts of fans, appearing in more and more different works. Including in Tim Burton’s film tale, which received two Oscars, where he was voiced by the popular British comedian Stephen Fry.
Puss in Boots (2011)
The legendary Puss in Boots became a hero long before he met Shrek, when, together with the brilliant strategist Humpty – Chatter and the charming, but insidious, Kisa Softpaw, he saved his hometown. Swords will cross and hearts will be broken in an adventure with one of the most beloved characters from Shrek – Puss in Boots. It’s the dashing ride of Puss in Boots’s early years as he teams up with clever Humpty Dumpty and savvy Kitty to steal the famous Goose that lays the golden eggs.
The best cat movies are filmed by directors in different genres, and, as a rule, they talk about them with love and warmth.
Homeward Bound: An Incredible Journey (1993)
A summary of the film “The Way Home: An Incredible Journey. The owners of two dogs and an adorable cat Sassie, forced to leave for a while, give their pets to a friend’s ranch. After a while, animals that have found themselves hundreds of miles from their beloved home begin to worry if they have happened. owners of trouble. On reflection, the cheerful trinity decides to get home on their own and embarks on an incredibly dangerous journey through the mountains and deserts …
Rent-a-Cat (2012)
Summary of the film “Cat for Rent”. A little strange girl with a cart full of assorted feline people walks along the embankment of a Japanese city, and blows a megaphone: “Prokat cats.” The boys call her “the cat witch” and scurry about as fast as they see her. The neighbor gets nagging … There are no relatives or friends – only cats. Is she really able to make a living in this way – and how is it even possible – to rent and rent cats?
The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986)
A summary of the film “The Adventures of Milo and Otis”. Milo is a curious and restless ginger kitten who always finds himself in trouble. He not only has nine lives, but his best friend, Otis, is ready to go on a dangerous journey for him. Together and individually, Milo and Otis find new friends and face difficulties that cannot be overcome by simple farm animals. But these two have something that helps to cope with any.
List of the best cat movies sorted by IMDb rating > 7
The Incredible Journey (1963)
A summary of the adventure film “incredible journey”. The cat and two dogs were lost. It just so happened: the owners went on vacation. But new friends are not discouraged. They are together, which means that the dangers are not terrible. True, they have a long way ahead and a lot of adventures – after all, they have to find their way home … A very kind, family film, especially for children who love dogs. These two cute characters will win the hearts of little viewers from the first minutes of the film …
The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963)
Scotland, early twentieth century. Little Mary, the daughter of a widowed veterinarian, loves her Thomasina, a gorgeous ginger cat. But one day Thomasina falls seriously ill, and her father orders to put her to sleep. Heartbroken by the loss and callousness of her father, Mary buries Thomasina not far from the dwelling of a certain Laurie, whom the village rumor called a witch. Lori, who appears at the cat’s funeral in time, notices that life is still glimmering in Thomasina, and she can be saved …
Street cat named Bob (2016)
A wonderful cinematic example of how sometimes cats can play a key role in the lives of people and even save them. The focus of this story (based, among other things, on the biography of James Bowen) is a homeless musician struggling with drug addiction. It was during this difficult period that he accidentally meets the same restless ginger cat, taking care of which gives him a second chance. It is noteworthy that the on-screen Bob was played by a real cat Bob, who, like a real star, had six stunt doubles during the filming.
Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
In a more serious way, the image of this animal was used by the Coen brothers in their film “Inside Lewin Davis”. Here, a ginger cat named Ulysses became the personification of the conscience of the protagonist – a little-known unemployed musician who is trying to survive in the harsh realities of New York in the early 60s and at the same time not lose (although, rather, find) himself.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
And in this comedy drama adored by millions, which endowed the already popular actress Audrey Hepburn with a cult status, it also did not do without a meowing creature. Here the authors rhymed the image of a cat with the life of the main character – during the whole film he was just as unsettled and restless (even his name was simply Cat), and only in the finale, together with the mistress, he gained some stability and perspective. It is noteworthy that Oranji (the performer of the furry role) was at one time a real celebrity. Not only did he receive a Patsy Award for Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the American Oscar for animals, but he also starred in several other notable projects.
Alien (1979)
According to our cat movies list, Alien is on the TOP!
In another cult film – the very first “Alien”, which marked the beginning of the popular film franchise – the tailed hero managed to almost impossible – several times to escape from the bloodthirsty alien monster (unlike most of his team members), and indeed to visit space. The latter fact, by the way, has something in common with another picture of 1978, which is called “Cat from Space”. In it, the animal was equipped with a magical collar, endowed with the ability to speak and other impressive skills.
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