The Cat in the Hat
“Don't mess with the hat.”
During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.
Where to watch The Cat in the Hat in United States
Can I watch The Cat in the Hat in United States? The Cat in the Hat isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Cat in the Hat there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is The Cat in the Hat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Mercado Play | — |
About The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat is a 2003 English-language fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Bo Welch. The cast is led by Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 5.4/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Cat in the Hat was produced by Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Imagine Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 21, 2003, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $109 million, it went on to gross $134 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bo Welch
- Writers
- David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer, Alec Berg
- Release date
- November 21, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $109 million
- Box office
- $134 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
The Cat in the Hat cast & crew
The Cat in the Hat was directed by Bo Welch and written by David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer, and Alec Berg.
The cast features Mike Myers as The Cat, Dakota Fanning as Sally Walden, Spencer Breslin as Conrad Walden, Kelly Preston as Joan Walden, Alec Baldwin as Larry Quinn, and Amy Hill as Mrs. Kwan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Emmanuel Lubezki, and it was produced by Karen Kehela Sherwood and Gregg Taylor.
Is The Cat in the Hat worth watching?
The Cat in the Hat holds an audience score of 5.4/10 from 1,896 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, adventure, and family, The Cat in the Hat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Cat in the Hat
Mike Myers
The Cat
Dakota Fanning
Sally Walden
Spencer Breslin
Conrad Walden
Kelly Preston
Joan Walden
Alec Baldwin
Larry Quinn
Amy Hill
Mrs. Kwan
Sean Hayes
Mr. Humberfloob / Fish (voice)
Danielle Chuchran
Thing One
Taylor Rice
Thing One
Brittany Oaks
Thing Two
Talia-Lynn Prairie
Thing Two
Dan Castellaneta
Thing One / Thing Two (voice)
The Cat in the Hat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cat in the Hat in United States?
The Cat in the Hat 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 The Cat in the Hat in?
The Cat in the Hat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is The Cat in the Hat rated?
The Cat in the Hat is rated PG. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 1,896 ratings.
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