That Darn Cat!
Seen it?1965 | 116 min | Family, Crime, Comedy
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Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but peril.
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young woman suspects foul play when her cat comes home wearing a wristwatch. Convincing the FBI, though, and catching the bad guys is tougher than she imagined.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$28 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Stevenson
- Hayley MillsPatti Randall
- Dean JonesZeke Kelso
- Dorothy ProvineIngrid Randall
- Roddy McDowallGregory Benson
- Frank GorshinIggy
- Neville BrandDan
- Elsa LanchesterMrs. MacDougall
- William DemarestMr. MacDougall
- Richard EasthamSupervisor Newton
- Grayson HallMargaret Miller