As the pressure from work continues to pile, take a break to relax. And who better to keep you accompany than your furry little friend. However, finding the perfect movie to make it meow is no small feat. But the 15 best movies on cats featuring on this list are sure to do the trick. So grab a bowl of popcorn, turn on the laptop screen and take your pick for both you and your canine friend to enjoy. Happy watching!
1. Puss in Boots (2011)
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- Director: Chris Mille
- Writer: Tom Wheeler
- Cast: Antonio Banderas, Zach Galifianakis , Salma Hayek
- IMDb Ratings: 6.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
It is a great place to start with for any Shrek fans out there. Share the hilarious journey of Puss and his friends as they try to find magic beans. The animation in the movie is precise, and the fun is non-stop.
2. Gremlins (1984)
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- Director: Joe Dante
- Writer: Chris Columbus
- Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Phoebe Cates
- IMDb Ratings: 7.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
This 1984 classic is remembered for its dark sense of comedy. The next time you watch the film, though, look out for the cats. Notice how nobody tries to incur their wrath, not even the gremlins? Well, that is a lesson every cat owner will relate to.
3. Kedi (2017)
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- Director: Ceyda Torun
- Writer: Ceyda Torun
- Cast: Bülent Üstün
- IMDb Ratings: 7.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
- Streaming Platform: AmazonPrime Video
For every fan of documentaries, here is a film like none other. Knowing Istanbul, its rich culture and stunning landscape is always pleasant. But the experience becomes better if the story is told through the perspectives of the felines living in the city. Kedi is indeed one of a kind.
4. The Aristrocats (1970)
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- Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
- Writer: Ken Anderson
- Cast: Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Hermione Baddeley
- IMDb Ratings: 7.1
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 64%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
Trust us, the movie’s obsession with ats does not end in its title. A fun adventure pans out when four cats’ owner lives behind all of her possession to her cats. But when the evil butler tries to stop that from happening, chaos reigns.
5. Keanu (2017)
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- Director: Peter Atencio
- Writer: Jordan Peele and Alex Rubens
- Cast: Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Tiffany Haddish
- IMDb Ratings: 6.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 65%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Here is another movie that is the best of both worlds. Key and Peele turn up their humor level to the maximum as they try to find their lost kitten- Keanu. It is quite a height they have to reach to win back their furry friend in this good-hearted action-comedy.
6. Oliver & Company (1988)
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- Director: George Scribner
- Writer: James Mangold
- Cast: Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin
- IMDb Ratings: 6.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
What will happen if animals infest Dicken’s Oliver Twist? Something cute along the line of Oliver & Company. Another Disney great, Oliver- a cat, finds himself in the Big Apple. And to the delight of most is surrounded by all types of animals.
7. Nine Lives (2016)
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- Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Writer: Gwyn Lurie, Matt R. Allen, Caleb Wilson, Dan Antoniazzi
- Cast: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Cheryl Hines
- IMDb Ratings: 5.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Many of us would want to experience the world as a cat. But Tom was certainly not one of them. Despite that, a curious joke of fate exchanges his body with a cat. The movie gives a vital lesson but with that quite a bit of laughter as well.
8. Hocus Pocus (1993)
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- Director: Kenny Ortega
- Writer: Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris
- Cast: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy
- IMDb Ratings: 6.9
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 60%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
Nobody can quite forget Binx from this Halloween classic. The anthropomorphic cat makes a lasting impression in the movie. With many even agreeing it to be the best aspect of the movie. Nevertheless, it will always be good to catch up with this childhood classic.
9. A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
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- Director: Roger Spottiswoode
- Writer: Tim John and Maria Nation
- Cast: Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt
- IMDb Ratings: 7.4
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 77%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
The movie is as interesting as it sounds. Bowen is a street musician in London. While his life keeps spiraling down, his cat stops him from sinking further. A Street Cat Named Bob is a heartwarming story of love and support between a cat and its owner.
10. Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)
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- Director: Chen Kaige
- Writer: Śramaṇa Kūkai
- Cast: Huang Xuan, Shōta Sometani, Kitty Zhang
- IMDb Ratings: 6.2
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Now let’s head East for a moment to the city of Chang’an City. The entire city is stunned by the sudden appearance of a demon cat. But as he leaves behind a series of clues, the mystery behind the death of the Emperor’s concubine is revealed.
11. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
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- Director: Duwayne Dunham
- Writer: Caroline Thompson, Linda Woolverton
- Cast: Michael J. Fox, Don Ameche, Sally Field
- IMDb Ratings: 7.0
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
Animals have the great ability to fill your heart with joy. And that is on plentiful display in this 1993 classic. Three siblings – two dogs and a cat- overcome all odds to reunite with their family in California when they had gone on a holiday. The touching movie reminds everyone of the innocence of these animals once again.
12. African Cats (2011)
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- Director: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey
- Writer: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart
- IMDb Ratings: 7.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 73%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
After the world of the reel, it is time to turn to the real world. Set in Maasai Mara National Reserve, witness the life of a mother cheetah and her cubs. The movie put forth a side of these majestic beasts we never knew existed. It is a heartwarming story with a scenic landscape behind it to win your heart.
13. The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986)
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- Director: Masanori Hata
- Writer: Masanori Hata
- Cast: Shigeru Tsuyuki, Kyōko Koizumi
- IMDb Ratings: 7.0
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
The Japanese film is one to be watched and rewatched a thousand times. No kidding. Milo and Otis find themselves away from their farm, straying in an unknown land. From there stars their journey of returning. The movie is a sweet and humble experience that needs to be savored.
14. That Darn Cat! (1965)
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- Director: Robert Stevenson
- Writer: Gordon Gordon, Mildred Gordon
- Cast: Dorothy Provine, Hayley Mills and Dean Jones
- IMDb Ratings: 6.8
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
There is only one thing that steals the show in this film. No points in guessing who is that. The mystery plot of the movie is thoroughly enjoyable if you can look past the Siamese friend. A classical Disney production, the film never disappoints.
15. Burning (2018)
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- Director: Lee Chang-dong
- Writer: Lee Chang-dong
- Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo
- IMDb Ratings: 7.5
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Based on the story by Murakami, Burning is a bone-chilling experience to sit through. It is a mystery/drama, so is the cat important? You bet it is. The cat is at the centre of it all.
Finding a proper movie to sit through is hard. It is harder still to sit through a movie with your purring friend constantly grabbing your attention. But the vast range of movies listed here is sure to capture both of your imagination. There is one for every mood, and no chance of you being disappointed with any of those.
