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The Cat Returns

2002·Movie·G·75 min·7.1(2,462)

It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

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Where to watch The Cat Returns in United States

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FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
South KoreaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About The Cat Returns

The Cat Returns is a 2002 Japanese-language adventure, fantasy and animation film directed by Hiroyuki Morita. The cast is led by Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

The Cat Returns was produced by Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, and Mitsubishi and made in Japan. It was released on July 19, 2002, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $54 million worldwide.

Director
Hiroyuki Morita
Writers
Reiko Yoshida
Release date
July 19, 2002
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Box office
$54 million
Production
Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Mitsubishi
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The Cat Returns cast & crew

The Cat Returns was directed by Hiroyuki Morita and written by Reiko Yoshida.

The cast features Chizuru Ikewaki as Haru Yoshioka (voice), Yoshihiko Hakamada as Baron (voice), Aki Maeda as Yuki (voice), Tetsu Watanabe as Muta (voice), Yousuke Saito as Toto (voice), and Takayuki Yamada as Lune (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yuji Nomi, cinematography is by Kentaro Takahashi, and it was produced by Toshio Suzuki and Nozomu Takahashi.

Is The Cat Returns worth watching?

The Cat Returns holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,462 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and animation, The Cat Returns is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Cat Returns

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Cast of The Cat Returns

Chizuru Ikewaki

Chizuru Ikewaki

Haru Yoshioka (voice)

Yoshihiko Hakamada

Yoshihiko Hakamada

Baron (voice)

Aki Maeda

Aki Maeda

Yuki (voice)

Tetsu Watanabe

Tetsu Watanabe

Muta (voice)

Yousuke Saito

Yousuke Saito

Toto (voice)

Takayuki Yamada

Takayuki Yamada

Lune (voice)

Hitomi Sato

Hitomi Sato

Hiromi (voice)

Kenta Satoi

Kenta Satoi

Natori (voice)

Mari Hamada

Mari Hamada

Natoru (voice)

Kumiko Okae

Kumiko Okae

Haru's Mother (voice)

Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba

Cat King (voice)

Yo Oizumi

Yo Oizumi

Japanese Teacher (voice)

The Cat Returns — FAQs

Where can I watch The Cat Returns in United States?

The Cat Returns is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.

Is The Cat Returns on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — The Cat Returns is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is The Cat Returns in?

The Cat Returns is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Cat Returns?

The Cat Returns runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).

What is The Cat Returns rated?

The Cat Returns is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,462 ratings.

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