Welcome to the world of cats! As work pressure keeps piling up, take a break, unwind, and enjoy some of the best cat movies. And who better to keep you company than your furry little friend? However, finding the perfect movie to make it meow is no small feat. But the best movies on cats featured 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. Best Cat Movies: Kedi (2017)
- Director: Ceyda Torun
- Writer: Ceyda Torun
- Cast: Bülent Üstün
- IMDb Ratings: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
For every fan of documentaries, here is a film like none other. Knowing Istanbul, its rich culture and stunning landscape is always pleasant. However, 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.
2. African Cats (2011)
- Director: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey
- Writer: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart
- IMDb Ratings: 7.6/10
- 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.
3. Best Cat Movies: Burning (2018)
- Director: Lee Chang-dong
- Writer: Lee Chang-dong
- Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-Seo
- IMDb Ratings: 7.5/10
- 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 center 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 imaginations. There is one for every mood and no chance of you being disappointed with any of those.
4. A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
- Director: Roger Spottiswoode
- Writer: Tim John and Maria Nation
- Cast: Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt
- IMDb Ratings: 7.4/10
- 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.
5. Gremlins (1984)
- Director: Joe Dante
- Writer: Chris Columbus
- Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Phoebe Cates
- IMDb Ratings: 7.3/10
- 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.
6. Best Cat Movies: The Cat Returns (2022)
- Director: Hiroyuki Morita
- Writer: Aoi Hiiragi, Reiko Yoshida, Cindy Davis
- Cast: Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda, Takayuki Yamada
- IMDb Ratings: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
One of the new movies from last year is called The Cat Returns. There is a lot of enthusiastic audience support for the film. A teenage girl who saved a weird cat from traffic is the movie’s main topic. The cat who receives the gifts and favors from The Cat King, who has been waiting for her to marry his son, Prince Lune, turns out to be the mysterious cat.
7. The Aristocrats (1970)
- Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
- Writer: Ken Anderson
- Cast: Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Hermione Baddeley
- IMDb Ratings: 7.1/10
- 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 the four cats’ owner lives behind all of her possessions to her cats. But when the evil butler tries to stop that from happening, chaos reigns.
8. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
- Director: Duwayne Dunham
- Writer: Caroline Thompson, Linda Woolverton
- Cast: Michael J. Fox, Don Ameche, Sally Field
- IMDb Ratings: 7.0/10
- 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 every one of the innocence of these animals once again.
9. Best Cat Movies: The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986)
- Director: Masanori Hata
- Writer: Masanori Hata
- Cast: Shigeru Tsuyuki, Kyōko Koizumi
- IMDb Ratings: 7.0/10
- 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 start their journey of returning. The movie is a sweet and humble experience that needs to be savored.
10. Hocus Pocus (1993)
- Director: Kenny Ortega
- Writer: Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris
- Cast: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy
- IMDb Ratings: 6.9/10
- 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. Many even agree that it is the best aspect of the movie. Nevertheless, it will always be good to catch up with this childhood classic.
11. That Darn Cat! (1965)
- Director: Robert Stevenson
- Writer: Gordon Gordon, Mildred Gordon
- Cast: Dorothy Provine, Hayley Mills, and Dean Jones
- IMDb Ratings: 6.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
There is only one thing that steals the show in this film. No point in guessing who is. 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.
12. Best Cat Movies: Oliver & Company (1988)
- Director: George Scribner
- Writer: James Mangold
- Cast: Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin
- IMDb Ratings: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
What will happen if animals infest Dicken’s Oliver Twist? Something cute along the lines 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.
13. Puss in Boots (2011)
- Director: Chris Mille
- Writer: Tom Wheeler
- Cast: Antonio Banderas, Zach Galifianakis, Salma Hayek
- IMDb Ratings: 6.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
It is a great place to start 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.
14. Keanu (2017)
- Director: Peter Atencio
- Writer: Jordan Peele and Alex Rubens
- Cast: Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Tiffany Haddish
- IMDb Ratings: 6.3/10
- 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.
15. Best Cat Movies: Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)
- Director: Chen Kaige
- Writer: Śramaṇa Kūkai
- Cast: Huang Xuan, Shōta Sometani, Kitty Zhang
- IMDb Ratings: 6.2/10
- 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.
16. The Cat from Outer Space (1978)
- Director: Norman Tokar
- Writer: Ted Key
- Cast: Michael Sarrazin, Gayle Hunnicutt, Eleanor Parker, Tim Henry
- IMDb Ratings: 6.0/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 67%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
This film offers you an incredible opportunity to see cats in space. Despite being a somewhat dated film from the 1990s. Since a few decades ago, The Cat from Outer Space has been a source of amusement.
The storyline, centers on the moment the US government discovers an alien craft being piloted by a cat wearing a collar and endowed with incredible superpowers, chief among them the capacity to communicate with people.
17. Nine Lives (2016)
- Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Writer: Gwyn Lurie, Matt R. Allen, Caleb Wilson, Dan Antoniazzi
- Cast: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Cheryl Hines
- IMDb Ratings: 5.3/10
- 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.
18. Best Cat Movies: Tom & Jerry (2021)
- Director: Tim Story
- Writer: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, Kevin Costello
- Cast: Chloe Grace Moretz, Michael Pena, Colin Jost
- IMDb Ratings: 5.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 30%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu
One of the animated television series that has been making people laugh for years is Tom & Jerry. The “Blue Cat Blues” episode, which was first shown in 1958, marked the conclusion of the show’s ten-year run.
A fresh reboot sequel was announced a few decades later, and eventually, the rebooted version of Tom & Jerry and the movie version were released, bringing the entire Tom & Jerry franchise back to life.
The new reboot introduced many fresh alterations, from the animations to the plot, but the laughter the film has generated for decades has stayed constant. The story revolves around Tom (the cat) and Jerry (the mouse), who end up in a posh hotel where their pursuit also continues. This time, a cat-and-mouse pursuit led to both of them going on an amazing experience.
19. Garfield (2004)
- Director: Peter Hewitt
- Writer: Jim Davis, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
- Cast: Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray
- IMDb Ratings: 5.0/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 14%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
One of the well-liked cat flicks from the 1990s is Garfield. The main character is a fat, slothful cat named Garfield who enjoys lasagna and despises Mondays. He is the cat who gets whatever he wants from Jon Arbuckle, his owner.
The plot also centers on Garfield’s owner, who has been attempting to win Liz, his high school infatuation, over. He also adopts a dog named Odie to win over his childhood sweetheart, but Garfield doesn’t appreciate it because he never wants to be replaced in his position.
20. Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)
- Director: Tim Hill
- Writer: Jim Davis, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
- Cast: Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray
- IMDb Ratings: 5.0/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 14%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Plus
Following the initial release of the Garfield movie, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties came out and quickly established itself as the definitive Garfield film. After only two years, the new film was released, and Garfield made a triumphant return.
This time, Garfield and his canine companion Odie will travel to London with their owner, Jon Arbuckle. Along the trip, they will meet a cat that looks a lot like Garfield and was raised in a castle.
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 imaginations. There is one for every mood and no chance of you being disappointed with any of those.
21. Best Cat Movies: STREET CAT NAMED BOB (2016)
- Director: Roger Spottiswoode
- Writer: Tim John and Maria Nation
- Cast: Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt
- IMDb Ratings: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 77%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
As the title may give away, this movie is the heartwarming tale of an orange tabby cat who meets a down-on-his-luck street musician in London – James Bowen. Based on true incidents, James and the cat, now named Bob, find companionship and hope in one another as they navigate through their daily hardships, hoping to find stability.
22. TOM & JERRY (2021)
- Director: Tim Story
- Writer: Kevin Costello
- Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Rob Delaney, Ken Jeong
- IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 31%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max
Tom and Jerry 2021 is a live-action movie with the originally animated characters of Tom and Jerry. This movie explores more misadventures of Tom, who is hired to get rid of Jerry – who decides to move into a fancy hotel in New York city. This movie brings back nostalgic memories form our initial exposure to Tom & Jerry, and how even after all these years, their over-the-top-antics will always be the reason we smile.
23. Best Cat Movies: CATS & DOGS (2001)
- Director: Lawrence Guterman
- Writers: John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
- Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Alexander Pollock, Tobey Maguire (voice), Alec Baldwin (voice), Sean Hayes (voice)
- IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 54%
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
Cats and Dogs is a family-friendly movie that speaks of a world where our beloved companion animals — cats and dogs – are in reality, engaged in a high-stakes battle for power and control over humanity. The story follows a young beagle named Lou, who gets caught in the middle of this age-old rivalry between cats and dogs when he’s recruited by a team of top canine spies to stop the villainous Mr. Tinkles, an evil Persian cat who intends to take over the world.
24. A TALKING CAT!?! (2013)
- Director: David DeCoteau
- Writer: Andrew Helm
- Cast: Johnny Whitaker, Kristine DeBell, Justin Cone, Janis Peebles, Eric Roberts (voice)
- IMDb Rating: 2.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: N/A
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi
A Talking Cat!?! Is a low-budget comedy movie that explores the life and adventures of Duffy – a cat with the mysterious ability to talk to humans. He appears in the lives of not one but two different families, as he helps them sort out and solve their issues along with his tones of sarcasm.
25. KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989)
- Director: Hayao Miyazaki
- Writer: Hayao Miyazaki (Based on the novel by Eiko Kadono)
- Cast: Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi (Japanese); Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Janeane Garofalo (English dub)
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
- Streaming Platform: Max, Netflix (selected regions), Hulu
Kiki’s Delivery Service is a loved-by-all coming-of-age fantasy anime film from Studio Ghibli. It follows Kiki, a young little witch who leaves home at thirteen to train in a new city with her talking black cat, Jiji.
As she starts her own delivery service using her broomstick, Kiki faces challenges that she must overcome with friendships and personal growth. The new teenager learns to navigate the ups and downs of life, ultimately finding confidence in her abilities and place in the world she slowly discovers
26. Best Cat Movies: CATS DON’T DANCE (1997)
- Director: Mark Dindal
- Writer: Roberts Gannaway, Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser, Theresa Pettengill
- Cast: Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole, Ashley Peldon, Don Knotts
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 74%
- Streaming Platform: Available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
Cats Don’t Dance is an animated musical comedy that follows an ambitious little cat – Danny, who intends to follow his dreams of going to Hollywood to become a star. Due to cats not being given opportunities in the set timeline, Danny finds help by rallying his fellow animal buddies to chase their collective dreams and get into show business.
27. HOMEWARD BOUND: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY (1993)
Director: Duwayne Dunham
Writers: Caroline Thompson, Linda Woolverton (Based on the novel by Sheila Burnford)
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87%
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a heartwarming adventure film that follows three beloved pets—Shadow, a wise golden retriever; Chance, a mischievous American bulldog; and Sassy, a rightly named Himalayan cat. They embark on a long and tediously dangerous journey through rugged wilderness, all to reunite with their owners who they were tragically separated from.
This is a loving story of loyalty of animals to those they call family – despite being not blood related.
28. A WHISKER AWAY (2020)
- Director: Junichi Sato, Tomotaka Shibayama
- Writer: Mari Okada
- Cast (Japanese): Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Hiroaki Ogi
- Cast (English Dub): Cherami Leigh, Johnny Yong Bosch, Keith Silverstein
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
A Whisker Away is a Japanese animated fantasy movie about Miyo, a young girl who finds a magical mask that lets her to transform into a cat. In her feline form, she gets closer to her crush, Kento, who is unaware of her secret. As Miyo enjoys the affection she receives as a cat, she starts to lose sight of her human identity, leading to a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth.
29. Best Cat Movies: FLOW (2024)
- Director: Gints Zilbalodis
- Writer: Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža
- Cast (Voice): N/A
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: N/A
- Streaming Platform: Available for digital purchase and rental on various platforms.
Flow is a Latvian animated fantasy film that follows a little black cat named Flow. After losing his place with his family in a great flood, Flow finds unexpected and touching alliances with other animals as he finds refuge on a boat. Cats are usually solitary animals but after the tragedy, Flow must learn to work wlongside others.
30. SUZUME (2022)
- Director: Makoto Shinkai
- Writer: Makoto Shinkai
- Cast (Japanese): Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura, Eri Fukatsu
- Cast (English Dub): Nicole Sakura, Josh Keaton, Jennifer Sun Bell
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
- Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix (in select regions)
The movie’s plot follows Suzume, a 17-year-old girl who encounters a mysterious young man on her journey to uncover a series of doors that can open portals to disasters. When Suzume unlocks a magical door, a series of events unfold that lead her on an epic adventure across Japan, facing natural disasters and inner struggles while dealing with grief and growing up, all while following a little black cat.
31. THAT DARN CAT (1997)
- Director: Bob Spiers
- Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski (based on the 1965 film)
- Cast: Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones
- IMDb Rating: 4.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 13%
- Streaming Platform: Disney+
That Darn Cat is a 1997 family comedy film and also a remake of the 1965 Disney classic. The movie follows Patti Randall, a teenager living in a small town, whose mischievous Siamese cat, DC, accidentally stumbles upon a clue to a local kidnapping case. With the help of an FBI agent, Patti embarks on an adventure to solve the mystery, all while dealing with her cat’s chaotic antics.
32. Fan Favorite Cat Movies: THE CAT RETURNS (2002)
- Director: Hiroyuki Morita
- Writer: Reiko Yoshida (Based on the manga by Aoi Hiiragi)
- Cast: Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Tetsu Watanabe (Japanese); Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, Peter Boyle (English dub)
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
- Streaming Platform: Max, Netflix (selected regions), Hulu
The Cat Returns is a fantasy adventure anime film from Studio Ghibli that follows Haru, a shy high school girl who unexpectedly saves a cat from an accident, only to discover he’s a prince from the mysterious Cat Kingdom.
As a token of his appreciation and gratitude for saving his life, she is whisked away to their magical world and showered with gifts, including an offer to marry the prince.
With the help of the charming Baron, a dapper feline statue that comes to life, and his friend Muta, Haru must find the courage to escape before she’s trapped forever in the Cat Kingdom.
33. PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (2022)
- Director: Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado
- Writer: Paul Fisher, Tommy Swerdlow, Tom Wheeler
- Cast (Voice): Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Wagner Moura, John Mulaney
- IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock
As a continuation to the 2011 movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish embarks on a tedious journey to find the star and make a wish when he finds out he’s used up 8 out of the 9 lives a cat is given. Along with Kitty Softpaws and a little pup Perrito, they must beat Jack Horner and Goldilocks and the Three Bears crime family, all while escaping the sinister bounty hunter, the Big Bad Wolf.
34. NINE LIVES (2016)
- Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Writer: Gwyn Lurie, Matt Allen, Dan Antoniazzi, Ben Shiffrin
- Cast: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Walken, Malina Weissman
- IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 14%
- Streaming Platform: Prime Video, Apple TV
Nine Lives is a family-friendly comedy film that follows the protagonist Tom Brand, a workaholic billionaire who can never seem to have time with his family. In an ironic twist of fate, after a visit to a pet store run by an odd shopkeeper, Tom is transformed into a cat who is later named Mr. Fuzzypants. As he tries to navigate life from a feline perspective, he begins to see the importance of family and second chances.
35. Best Cat Movies: THE LION KING (1994)
- Director: : Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
- Writer: Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton
- Cast (Voice): Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane
- IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
- Streaming Platform: Disney+
The Lion King is an age old animated musical that follows young Simba, a Lion cub who is destined to be king, but is forced to leave after the death of his father – Mufasa. After a tragic betrayal by his uncle Scar, which results in Mufasa’s death, Simba flees and grows up in exile, guided by the carefree duo Timon and Pumbaa – a meerkat and a warthog. Eventually, young Simba is forced to return to confront Scar and take his rightful place as king, in the great circle of life.
36. ARISTOCATS (1970)
- Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
- Writer: Ken Anderson, Larry Clemmons, Eric Cleworth, Vance Gerry, Tom McGowan, Tom Rowe
- Cast (Voice): Eva Gabor, Phil Harris, Sterling Holloway, Roddy Maude-Roxby
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 63%
- Streaming Platform: Disney+
The Aristocats is a Disney animated musical comedy that follows the lives of a sophisticated Parisian cat, Duchess, and her three kittens—Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse. When their wealthy owner, Madame Bonfamille, plans to leave her entire wealth and fortune to her cats, her jealous butler, Edgar, kidnaps them and abandons them far from home in a countryside.
With the help of a charming alley cat who introduces himself as Thomas O’Malley and his jazzy alley-cat friends, Duchess and her kittens must find their way back to their madame, all while learning about life outside their luxuries.
37. OLIVER AND COMPANY (1988)
- Director: George Scribner
- Writer: Jim Cox, Tim Disney, James Mangold (inspired by Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist)
- Cast (Voice): Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin, Bette Midler, Dom DeLuise
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50%
- Streaming Platform: Disney+
Oliver & Company is a Disney animated musical adventure loosely based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist, but reimagined with a modern twist to be based in the 1980’s in New York City. The story follows Oliver, an orphaned kitten who befriends a group of streetwise dogs led by Dodger, a stray mutt. Oliver’s life takes a turn when he is adopted by a wealthy girl named Jenny, but he soon realizes he’d need to choose between the two worlds—the comfortable life of luxury and the rough streets with his loyal friends.
38. Fan Favorite Cat Movies: LUCK (2022)
Director: Peggy Holmes
Writer: Kiel Murray
Cast: Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg
IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 48%
Streaming Platform: Apple TV+
Luck is an animated fantasy adventure film that follows Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. One fine day, she stumbles upon a lucky penny that leads her to the Land of Luck. There, she meets Bob, a black cat with a Scottish accent who may as well be a walking source for good fortune. Together, they journey through the whimsical world where good and bad luck are created.
39. MUFASA: THE LION KING (2025)
- Director: Barry Jenkins
- Writer: Jeff Nathanson
- Cast (Voice): Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68%
- Streaming Platform: Disney+ (expected release in March 2025)
This epic tale acts as a prequel to the original Lion King, telling the tale of Mufasa and Scar, the incidents that led to Mufasa being king, and that of Scar’s resentment towards him. The tale follows the journey of Mufasa and his brother Taka after the destruction of their individual families. They learn to find the goodness and companionship in others, while also learning that family isn’t only connected by blood.
