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The Truth About Cats & Dogs

1996·Movie·PG-13·93 min·6.1(343)

Brian's about to discover the woman he loves isn't the woman he loves.

A successful veterinarian and radio show host with low self-esteem asks her model friend to impersonate her when a handsome man wants to see her.

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Where to watch The Truth About Cats & Dogs in United States

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About The Truth About Cats & Dogs

The Truth About Cats & Dogs is a 1996 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Michael Lehmann. The cast is led by Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Truth About Cats & Dogs was produced by Noon Attack Pictures and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on April 26, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Michael Lehmann
Writers
Audrey Wells
Release date
April 26, 1996
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$0 million
Production
Noon Attack Pictures, 20th Century Fox
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The Truth About Cats & Dogs cast & crew

The Truth About Cats & Dogs was directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Audrey Wells.

The cast features Uma Thurman as Noelle, Janeane Garofalo as Abby, Ben Chaplin as Brian, Jamie Foxx as Ed, James McCaffrey as Roy, and Richard Coca as Eric.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Robert Brinkmann, and it was produced by Audrey Wells and Richard Hashimoto.

Is The Truth About Cats & Dogs worth watching?

The Truth About Cats & Dogs holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 343 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Truth About Cats & Dogs is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Truth About Cats & Dogs

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Cast of The Truth About Cats & Dogs

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Noelle

Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo

Abby

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

Brian

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Ed

James McCaffrey

James McCaffrey

Roy

Richard Coca

Richard Coca

Eric

Stanley DeSantis

Stanley DeSantis

Mario

No photo

Antoinette Valente

Susan

Mitch Rouse

Mitch Rouse

Bee Man

No photo

La Tanya M. Fisher

Emily

Faryn Einhorn

Faryn Einhorn

Child Model

David Cross

David Cross

Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man

The Truth About Cats & Dogs — FAQs

Where can I watch The Truth About Cats & Dogs in United States?

The Truth About Cats & Dogs 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 Truth About Cats & Dogs in?

The Truth About Cats & Dogs is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Truth About Cats & Dogs?

The Truth About Cats & Dogs runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is The Truth About Cats & Dogs rated?

The Truth About Cats & Dogs is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 343 ratings.

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