The Best Movies for Cat Lovers: Cat-tastic Fun

• Actors: Eva Gabor, Phil Harris, Scatman Crothers
• MPAA Rating: G
• ‘The Aristocats’ on IMDb

A high society Parisian cat and her kittens team up with a jazzy alley cat to outwit a greedy butler who’s after their inheritance. If you love jazz, France, and cats who sing better than most humans, this movie is your purrr-fect match.

• Actors: Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole
• MPAA Rating: G
• ‘Cats Don’t Dance’ on IMDb

A talented cat heads to Hollywood to prove he can be a star in a world dominated by humans. This quirky flick will have you rooting for your feline dreams while tapping your paws to its catchy tunes.

• Actors: Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Tetsu Watanabe
• MPAA Rating: G
• ‘The Cat Returns’ on IMDb

A girl saves a cat, only to get whisked away to the magical Cat Kingdom, where she’s treated like feline royalty. Warning: watching this might make you think your cat’s secret double life as a king is totally plausible.

• Actors: Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan
• MPAA Rating: G
• ‘The Cat from Outer Space’ on IMDb

An alien cat with a high tech collar crash lands on Earth and enlists the help of some humans to fix his spaceship. This groovy intergalactic kitty will have you convinced your cat’s stares are actually advanced calculations.

• Actors: Luke Treadaway, Bob the Cat, Ruta Gedmintas
• MPAA Rating: Not Rated
• ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ on IMDb
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A struggling musician’s life turns around when a charismatic street cat decides to adopt him. This heartwarming true story proves that sometimes it’s a cat who saves the human, not the other way around.

• Actors: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ on IMDb

A terrier’s peaceful life is turned upside down when he gets a new roommate, leading to an adventure involving the other pets in the neighborhood. While primarily about dogs, the hilariously sassy Chloe the cat steals every scene with her unapologetic cattitude.

• Actors: Harry Turner, Samantha Zwicker, Keanu the Ocelot
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Wildcat’ on IMDb

A young veteran finds purpose and healing while caring for an orphaned ocelot in the Amazon rainforest. This touching documentary will have you dreaming of cuddling wild cats, while realizing they’re not as tame as your tabby.

• Actors: (Documentary, no main cast)
• MPAA Rating: Not Rated
• ‘The Lion in Your Living Room’ on IMDb

This fascinating documentary explores the history, biology, and quirky behaviors of domestic cats. It’s the ultimate ode to your furball’s mix of majestic lion vibes and their talent for knocking over water glasses.

• Actors: Hayley Mills, Dean Jones, Dorothy Provine
• MPAA Rating: G
• ‘That Darn Cat!’ on IMDb

A mischievous Siamese cat helps uncover a kidnapping mystery in a small town. This classic combines feline antics with crime solving, proving cats are the original detectives, when they’re not napping.

• Actors: Kyoko Koizumi, Dudley Moore (narrator), Shigeru Tsuyuki
• MPAA Rating: G
• ‘The Adventures of Milo and Otis’ on IMDb

A curious kitten and a loyal pug embark on an epic journey to find each other after getting separated. This delightful tale showcases cats’ adventurous spirit, though your own furball might prefer sticking to the couch.

• Actors: Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Tiffany Haddish
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Keanu’ on IMDb

Two friends infiltrate a gang to rescue a ridiculously adorable kitten named Keanu. This action comedy proves that people will go to absurd (and hilarious) lengths for the love of a tiny cat.

• Actors: Mikako Ichikawa, Reiko Kusamura, Ken Mitsuishi
• MPAA Rating: Not Rated
• ‘Rentaneko’ on IMDb

A quirky woman rents out cats to lonely people, hoping to bring them happiness and companionship. This charming Japanese film is a love letter to the healing power of cats, one rental at a time.

• Actors: Dominique Blanc, Bruno Salomone, Jean Benguigui
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘A Cat in Paris’ on IMDb
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A clever Parisian cat lives a double life as a little girl’s companion by day and a cat burglar’s accomplice by night. This stylish animated caper proves cats are the ultimate masters of stealth, and maybe crime!

• Actors: Brian Krause, Mädchen Amick, Alice Krige
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Sleepwalkers’ on IMDb

Shape-shifting creatures with a deadly allergy to cats are hunted by a town’s heroic felines. This Stephen King horror flick might make you see your cat as less of a cuddler and more of a supernatural warrior.

• Actors: Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin
• MPAA Rating: G
• ‘Oliver & Company’ on IMDb

An orphaned kitten teams up with a gang of street-smart animals to survive in New York City. This jazzy, big-hearted adventure proves that even in a concrete jungle, cats reign supreme.

• Actors: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, Geraldine Fitzgerald
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Harry and Tonto’ on IMDb

A retired teacher embarks on a cross-country road trip with his orange tabby, Tonto, as his steadfast companion. This heartwarming tale showcases the unshakable bond between man and cat, with Tonto stealing scenes and hearts.

• Actors: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘Soul’ on IMDb

A jazz musician’s soul accidentally inhabits the body of a therapy cat, leading to hilarious and heartfelt adventures. This Pixar gem proves that cats might just hold the key to life’s mysteries, or at least to a really good nap.

• Actors: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘Hocus Pocus’ on IMDb

A cursed boy turned into an immortal black cat helps three kids take on a trio of resurrected witches. Binx the cat delivers all the sass and smarts, cementing his place as one of the most iconic feline sidekicks in movie history.

• Actors: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ on IMDb

Everyone’s favorite swashbuckling feline sets out on an epic quest to restore his nine lives, blending action, humor, and charm. With his dashing boots and signature “big eyes,” Puss proves yet again why cats make the best (and most dramatic) heroes.

• Actors: Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘That Darn Cat’ on IMDb

A mischievous cat helps a young woman solve a kidnapping case by delivering a vital clue to the FBI. This updated version of the classic showcases cats’ knack for creating chaos and saving the day (accidentally).

• Actors: Francesca Hayward, Taylor Swift, Idris Elba
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘Cats’ on IMDb

A group of cats compete for a chance to ascend to the Heaviside Layer in this surreal musical. Love it or hate it, this film is undeniably a celebration of all things feline, complete with cat-tastic choreography and songs.

• Actors: Bill Murray, Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘Garfield: The Movie’ on IMDb

Garfield, the world’s laziest and most sarcastic cat, embarks on a reluctant rescue mission for Odie, his canine counterpart. This lasagna-fueled comedy reminds us why cats will forever rule the roost.