Cats Don't Dance

March 1997

(57)

Synopsis

It's a fur-to-riches story as Danny -- a spunky, wise-crackin' cat with moves like Fred Astaire -- heads to Hollywood on a quest to overcome the "species barrier" and become a dancing movie legend. With choreography by late Academy Award-winner Gene Kelly ("Singin' in the Rain," the "That's Entertainment!" trilogy), this full-length animated musical comedy features the voices of Scott Bakula (TV's "Enterprise," "Major League: Back to the Minors"), Jasmine Guy (Alex Haley's "Queen," "Harlem Nights"), Grammy-winner Natalie Cole, Oscar-winner George Kennedy ("Dennis the Menace Strikes Again," "Small Soldiers"), Hal Holbrook ("The Majestic," the "North and South" miniseries), John Rhys-Davies ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, the "Indiana Jones" trilogy), and Emmy-winner Don Knotts ("Pleasantville," "Big Bully"). Featuring original songs by Grammy- and Oscar-winner Randy Newman ("Monsters, Inc.," the "Toy Story" movies,).

Reviews

4.6

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Mike Clark

Cats Don't Dance, nor do they enchant.

Jonathan Gomez

One of my favorite cartoons!!! Haven't seen this movie in years till i watched it recently on YouTube. I love it! after watching it on YouTube i actually got it for Christmas. :P love everything 1940s & 30s!!! Especially the music love the song "Tell Me Lies" Natalie Cole sings in this movie!!! Ah when cartoons actually had good music, instead of the corny crap they sing todays cartoons. -_- We may be kids, but we know good music when we hear it.

Lexi Emery

Darla dimple why does season 3 of 3. Google she's a beauty but she's not I love cats too you leave the cat alone downloading you member I love them I love the cat you would have saved know what you are and I'm sorry that you go you are never so mean to it was better than animals you know you're going to the present you wouldn't even matter you and never would hurt a bit what you done to them what you like that you want to say that this self you would pop up next is not your butler he is so mean Christmas Kurt now you would must be here or you would stay in the present forever you would never it would it would turn you would say things now you give up you was screaming loud right now it is this cat you are for a little girl don't yell ok don't that's what you plays ok alone at least four f****** idiot I'm done with evil plan you got to know when will he would not let it go you love the animals you hate cats you hate animals you are ok goodbye dog meanest girl who I will D evil little witch head now you must buy sheet music: PS I wanted my name is Lexie not even you w oh yes hair care PS you like it or not Garden Way place to hide yeah I never see you again it litt you are so mean is

Holly Bergere

The good old days My little brother would watch the movie so many times we broke the vhs. He used to call it cats not dance lol anyways totally buying this so now my kids can enjoy it like i did.

Emily Janet

Inspirational I love this movie and I cannot get enough of it!!! It makes me want to get up, sing, and dance to the songs. =^_^= ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ =^_^=

Jeff Doyen

'U can do anything if u try.' -Danny A bit cartoony, but it's still fun 2 watch. I'm impressed with Mark Dindal's (The Emperor's New Groove) work for his directorial debut. As Darla Dimple says 'we'll see his splashy debut,' & we did & it was good. Despite that it was a box office bomb due to Warner Brothers' crappy marketing (just 2 books, some toys at Subway). Budget: $32 million. Box office (worldwide): $3 million. I thinking to start a petition 2 Warner Brothers 2 re-release the movie in theaters worldwide. I would like some help.

Critic reviews

Mike Clark

Cats Don't Dance, nor do they enchant.

Full Review

User reviews

Jonathan Gomez January 9, 2014

Lexi Emery September 24, 2014

Holly Bergere October 8, 2014

The good old days My little brother would watch the movie so many times we broke the vhs. He used to call it cats not dance lol anyways totally buying this so now my kids can enjoy it like i did.

Emily Janet September 2, 2014

Inspirational I love this movie and I cannot get enough of it!!! It makes me want to get up, sing, and dance to the songs. =^_^= ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ =^_^=

Jeff Doyen September 29, 2014

Taesha Gadson September 4, 2014

Missed this movie Omg this was the movie back in the day....can't believe it's on Google Play Movies!

Maria Becerra January 21, 2014

A Must See! One of the most amazing animated films out there! Lovable characters and very engaging plot!!

Niara Martin July 15, 2014

Love it A 1997 movie that everyone still watches with their family

Rebecca Barron September 15, 2014

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Echo Holtsclaw August 8, 2014

Favorite My favorite movie.

Nvero Penalva July 11, 2014

Looove. It

Cast and credits

Actors	Ashley Peldon, Betty Lou Gerson, Don Knotts, Lindsay Rideway
Producers	David Kirschner, Paul Gertz
Director	David Kirschner, Mark Dindal
Writers	Cliff Ruby, Roberts Gannaway, Theresa Pettengill

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

69%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Run time

74 minutes

Rating

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