Cats Don't Dance
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Cats Don't Dance
Cats Don't Dance is a 1997 English-language animation, comedy and family film directed by Mark Dindal. The cast is led by Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cats Don't Dance was produced by Turner Feature Animation and David Kirschner Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 26, 1997, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $32 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Dindal
- Writers
- Mark Dindal, Brian McEntee, Kelvin Yasuda
- Release date
- March 26, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $32 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Turner Feature Animation, David Kirschner Productions
Cats Don't Dance cast & crew
Cats Don't Dance was directed by Mark Dindal and written by Mark Dindal, Brian McEntee, and Kelvin Yasuda.
The cast features Scott Bakula as Danny (voice), Jasmine Guy as Sawyer (voice), Natalie Cole as Sawyer (singing voice), Ashley Peldon as Darla Dimple (voice), Lindsay Ridgeway as Darla Dimple (singing voice), and Frank Welker as Farley Wink (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steve Goldstein and it was produced by Paul Gertz and David Kirschner.
Is Cats Don't Dance worth watching?
Cats Don't Dance holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 201 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and family, Cats Don't Dance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cats Don't Dance
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Cast of Cats Don't Dance
Scott Bakula
Danny (voice)
Jasmine Guy
Sawyer (voice)
Natalie Cole
Sawyer (singing voice)
Ashley Peldon
Darla Dimple (voice)
Lindsay Ridgeway
Darla Dimple (singing voice)
Frank Welker
Farley Wink (voice)
Don Knotts
T.W. Turtle (voice)
George Kennedy
L.B. Mammoth (voice)
John Rhys-Davies
Woolie Mammoth (voice)
Kathy Najimy
Tillie Hippo (voice)
René Auberjonois
Flanigan (voice)
Hal Holbrook
Cranston (voice)
Cats Don't Dance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cats Don't Dance in United States?
Cats Don't Dance is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Cats Don't Dance in?
Cats Don't Dance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cats Don't Dance?
Cats Don't Dance runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).
▸What is Cats Don't Dance rated?
Cats Don't Dance is rated G. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 201 ratings.
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